w Contemporary Politics is Much Better Understood Using Maslow Pyramid Than The Economic Left-to-Right Scale By falkvinge.net Published On :: Sat, 29 Jun 2024 18:26:45 +0000 Activism: In the ever-evolving landscape of politics, we often find ourselves confined to the traditional left-right spectrum. This binary view, with its emphasis on economic and social policies, sometimes obscures deeper motivations driving voter behavior and political trends. As a result, we might miss crucial insights that could enhance our understanding of why people vote the way they do, why political movements gain momentum, and why some ideas resonate while others falter. I have found an alternative framework to be far more helpful: the Maslow Pyramid. Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, typically illustrated as a pyramid, categorizes human needs into five levels: physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization. Maslow famously hypothesized, that a lower-level need must be satisfied before we start attempting to fulfill the needs of the next level — as an example, while we’re starving and live in fear of being robbed (level one), we’re not so much concerned with having the respect of the community (level four). By examining political trends through this lens, we can gain a richer, more nuanced perspective on what drives societal shifts and voter preferences. Physiological Needs and the Politics of Survival At the base of Maslow’s pyramid are physiological needs: food, water, warmth, and rest — as well as immediate physical safety. In times of economic crisis, political discourse often gravitates towards these fundamental concerns. Populist movements frequently gain traction by promising to address the immediate needs of the people. For instance, during the Great Recession, there was a surge in support for policies focused on job creation, healthcare access, and basic economic security. Politicians who can convincingly address these basic needs often see significant support from constituencies facing hardship just getting from one day to the next without getting beaten, robbed, or starved. Fear of getting to this state (fear of getting robbed on your way to/from work, school, etc.) will also suffice to place oneself at this level. However, if established parties fail to address these concerns, voters will inevitably turn to whomever offers a solution, even if it’s an atrocious one. It’s like choosing Comcast for your Internet connection when no other provider is available—you know the service is subpar, but having some connection is better than none. Similarly, in politics, when mainstream parties neglect the foundational needs of the populace, fringe or extremist parties can gain support by simply acknowledging and addressing these unmet needs — and that is regardless of how flawed their solutions to said problems may be. Safety Needs and the Demand for Stability Moving up the pyramid, once the physical needs are met, then safety needs encompass longer-term personal security, employment, and health. Political rhetoric around law and order, immigration control, and national security taps into these safety concerns. When people feel their safety is threatened, whether by crime, terrorism, or economic instability, they are more likely to support policies and leaders who promise to restore stability and protect them from perceived threats. The post-9/11 era (just after 2001), with its heightened focus on national security, is a prime example of how safety needs can dominate the political agenda. Yet again, if traditional parties fail to provide a sense of security, voters may gravitate towards any party that promises to deliver it, even if their methods are draconian and/or frankly ridiculous. Love and Belonging: The Politics of Identity The middle tier of the pyramid addresses social needs: relationships, friendships, and a sense of belonging. Identity politics, which includes movements advocating for the rights of specific social groups based on race, gender, sexual orientation, and more, finds its roots here. Political movements that foster a sense of community and belonging can galvanize supporters by addressing these intrinsic needs. The LGBPQRST+ rights movement, for instance, not only fights for legal rights but also seeks to create a supportive community for its members. When mainstream parties overlook these social needs, people will seek out any group or party that offers them a sense of belonging, even if that party’s overall agenda is problematic. It’s a matter of seeking connection where it’s available. Esteem: The Quest for Recognition Esteem needs encompass respect, self-esteem, status, and recognition. Political leaders who can validate the contributions and worth of their supporters often build strong, loyal followings. This is evident in political campaigns that emphasize the dignity of work, the importance of patriotism, and the recognition of personal achievements. Policies aimed at rewarding hard work and providing opportunities for personal advancement resonate deeply with voters seeking validation and respect. Self-Actualization: The Pursuit of Fulfillment At the peak of the pyramid is self-actualization — the realization of one’s potential and the pursuit of personal growth and fulfillment. Politics at this level involves visionary thinking and appeals to higher ideals. Environmental movements with or without solutions based in reality, space exploration initiatives, and educational reforms often engage this need. Leaders who inspire through their vision of a better future, who challenge citizens to think beyond their immediate concerns and contribute to something greater than themselves, tap into this highest level of human motivation. It’s rather telling that the biggest telltale sign for voters (and media), who are personally at this level of human needs, is that they often and happily paint the political parties and movements answering to level-one and level-two human needs as brutish, uneducated, simpleton and backwards — when in reality, what such name-calling voters who pretend to hold themselves to some sort of higher standard are really doing, is disacknowledging that other people’s most basic needs are simply not being met. Talk about being overprivileged in ivory towers! “Let them eat cake”, anyone? If mainstream political parties neglect to engage voters at this level, people will align with any party that inspires them, even if the broader agenda is not entirely sound. It can be somewhat like signing up for a self-help seminar led by a guy who lives in his mom’s basement because he speaks so passionately about “unlocking your potential.” A Holistic Approach to Political Analysis By applying the Maslow Pyramid to our understanding of political trends, we gain a multi-dimensional view that goes beyond the simplicity of left versus right. This approach allows us to see how different policies and political messages resonate with various segments of the population based on their current needs and aspirations. For instance, a comprehensive healthcare reform policy can address physiological needs by ensuring access to medical care, safety needs by providing financial security, love and belonging by reducing social disparities, esteem by recognizing healthcare as a right, and self-actualization by promoting a healthier society capable of achieving its full potential. It’s further important to realize that an individual voter would vote for completely different parties, even at opposite ends of the traditional spectrum, depending on where they feel the most urgency in their personal needs at the moment, and that this is not a contradiction or uncertainty on policies. In conclusion, the Maslow Pyramid provides a valuable framework for understanding the complex and dynamic nature of political trends. It reminds us that politics is fundamentally about people and their needs. By considering these needs in our political analysis, we can develop more empathetic, effective, and inclusive strategies that resonate deeply with the human condition. And crucially, we must remember that when these needs are ignored, voters will turn to any party that promises to meet them, even if it means accepting a deeply flawed solution. After all, in the absence of better options, you might just end up with Comcast. 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w How to built your BMX Bike (Video) By www.kunstform.org Published On :: 2011-05-05 21:02:49 If you order a BMX bike then you will get it prebuilt in a box. To get ready for the first ride with your new BMX bike you have to do some easy steps: 1. put on the bar 2. put on the seat 3. put on the pedals 4. put on the frontwheel At the how to BMX Bike Video you can see how it will look like ! Enjoy to ride your BMX Bike. Full Article
w How to change grips of your BMX Bike (Video GER.) By www.kunstform.org Published On :: 2011-05-05 21:25:03 Many people asked us already how to change grips at the BMX bike. If you don't know the specialtricks then it will be very difficult. So enjoy to watch the video : how to change your grips !! For now is in german but english and some other languages will follow soon. Just check out the kunstform?! BMX Shop Youtube account at http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/kunstformbmxshop Full Article
w How to fix a flat tube of your BMX Bike (Video GER.) By www.kunstform.org Published On :: 2011-05-05 21:47:49 Sometimes you will get some flat tire. If you want to get some tricks how to change your tube of your BMX bike then you should watch the video. Full Article
w How you put a new chain on your BMX Bike (Video GER.) By www.kunstform.org Published On :: 2011-05-30 23:31:33 Actually it's very easy to change the chain of a BMX bike. As well it's not a big thing to make the chain shorter. But without some little tricks it can be a long way to solve this work. That's why you should watch the kunstform?! BMX Shop - How To put a chain video! Full Article
w How to put a front brake on your BMX Bike (Video ENG.) By www.kunstform.org Published On :: 2011-09-24 18:40:43 Not a lot of BMX rider use a front brake. But actually many tricks like nosetap-no-footed are just possibil with a front brake and so it's just a question of time and a opinionleader will put a frontbreak and will come up with new variations and new tricks. If you want to be this leader then u should watch the kunstform?! BMX Shop How To put a front brake ! At the moment it is just in german available but will be with english subtitles soon ! Full Article
w How to install a crank on your BMX Bike (Video ENG) By www.kunstform.org Published On :: 2013-02-12 15:02:24 If you decide for a new crank and you don't know how this to install, then you look at this video. It differs they in reference of structure. There are one piece, two piece and three piece cranks then again have various lengths and various axles. The axle are different from the material, the size and numbers of notchs (splines). Full Article
w How to install a bottom braket on your BMX Bike (Video ENG) By www.kunstform.org Published On :: 2013-02-12 15:43:48 It will happen in the course of time, that's your bottom bracket broke down. If you do not know exactly how you should install a new bearing, then you look at this video! Basically, the bottom bracket differ in "loose ball" and "sealed bearing". The loose ball bottom bracket are installed in many cheap beginners bikes. The bearings in turn differ in different sizes. Starting with the largest outer diameter are US-BB, MID-BB, SPAN-BB and EURO-BB. The EURO-BB you recognize the screw thread and are rarely built on a BMX frame. This is important, first you have to check if you have a 19mm or a 22mm axle crank! Full Article
w kunstform?! BMX Shop at Highway to Hill in Berlin By www.kunstform.org Published On :: 2015-05-13 23:22:54 We have send all our staff from 15 May 2015 - 17 May 2015 to the Highway to Hill BMX festival in Berlin Mellowpark. They will recharge energy and motivation that's why kunstform?! BMX Shop will be close on Friday, 15.05. and Saturday, 16.05. At Monday we will be back with new power. Thank you for your understanding and we would be happy to see one of you there. You can get more information about the event here: Highway to Hill Mellowpark / Berlin Full Article
w wethepeople Autumn Session 2015 - Zuppermarkt - Trier By www.kunstform.org Published On :: 2015-10-13 17:33:08 wethepeople Autumn Session 2015 - Zuppermarkt - Trier 3rd / 4th of october nearly the whole kunstform BMX Shop team went to the wethepeople autumn Session at the "Zuppermarkt" Skatehall in Trier! Our buddy Nitsche did a little edit about the trip and it was a lot of fun to hang out with all the buddies! Looking forward to come back next near! Much respect to Axle Reichertz for runnin the Zuppermarket and for the good accommodation! Riders of the Videos are: Kevin Nikulski Robin Kachfi Miguel Smajlji John Krämer Miguel Franzem Sebastian Pospischil Moritz Kuhn Daniel Tünte Daniel Fuhrmann Dima Prykhodko Musik: Danny Seth - I Arise Because Video: Sebi Nitsche Cheers Daniel! Full Article
w WETHEPEOPLE X kunstform BMX Shop - Get in the Van Tour 2015 By www.kunstform.org Published On :: 2015-10-14 18:46:48 WETHEPEOPLE X kunstform BMX Shop - Get in the Van Tour 2015 The WETHEPEOPLE crew which consisted of Ed Zunda, Dillon Llody, Pete Sawyer, Moritz Nussbaumer and Dima Pyrkhodko did a huge roadtrip trough Germany and visited every day a BMX Shop. At 9th of July the team stopped at kunstform BMX Shop in Stuttgart. First we did a little session in our warehouse. After that we all went to BOOST Skatehalle and spend some great ridin till deep in the night! It was a very awesome time to hang up with Pros of WETHEPEOPLE and we're very happy about that good session. Our friend Sebi Nitsche did a little videoclip just to share some impression. Thanks for WETHEPEOPLE, SPORT IMPORT to make this stop in our BMX Shop possibil and of course a very special thanks to all local riders and customers! Cheers Daniel !! Full Article
w BMX Autumn Session - Shawn & Robin - Mellowpark Berlin By www.kunstform.org Published On :: 2015-11-12 13:46:15 BMX Autumn Session - Shawn & Robin - Mellowpark Berlin Robin Kachfi & Shawn Hammer spend some time at Mellowpark in Berlin and made this edit for us! Nice autumn mood and chilled vibes out there! Kamera: Robin Kachfi, Meo Kunze & Markus Lange Music: Danny Brown - 25 bucks instrumental Full Article
w Jonas Bader - Around the world trip - Interview By www.kunstform.org Published On :: 2015-11-17 09:13:42 Jonas Bader - Around the world trip - Interview Jonas Bader decided last year to do a trip with his bike around the world and visited countries like Mexiko, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Bali, Tahiti, Portugal, New Caledonia and Spain. Now he is back in Berlin and brought us some fotos and words which we would like to share! Yo Jonas, you just came back from a huge around the world trip. How did the idea of this trip came up to you? I was looking forward to do a longer trip like that for quiet a bit,because i didn’t had to much time to travel while i took my studies for my bachelor exams in Stuttgart.For me traveling is an essential part that comes along with bmx.When i was young i already loved all those small trips to the neighboor villages and now im expanding haha. By the way how long have you been traveling in total and wich countries have you been too? In total its been a full year. My Goal was to see all 3 Mekkas of BMX. BARCELONA, CALI and Australia. And because i am going that far i made some stops in between: Portugal, Mexico, Tahiti, New Zealand, New Caledonia, Bali and Singapore. How did you plan our travel destinations? Like i said i had the master plan of going to BCN, CALI and OZ. I had the rough plan of a few other destinations, but most of them occurred spontaneous. I visited my brother in Portugal for example, who was on a Globetrotter trip with 2 Defhleffs together with Kilian and the two aussies Raph and Jerry. BEST TIME ! What role has played BMX for your journey and what expierences you could get from it? BMX was a really important while my travels. I recon after a few months of traveling i would have been to bored without. At some point one is just done with all the tourist attractions. I just got sick of the smallest, biggest, narrowest, most blue, highest whats or ever of the world. Thats when i hopped on my BMX and had the best time of my trip and saw the world with a whole other perspective. Unfortunately those were the most honest and interesting experiences of the cities/countries, just cruising my bike and explore the hood. You have send us also some pics from New Caledonia! How is the BMX szene there? Sadly i didn’t ride my bike to much over there. I saw a few edits and so on of people from there. But during my stay i didn’t get to know someone. Most of the time i was hanging out with a skater / photographer that i met randomly. But the nature in New Caledonia is so astonishing that i was mostly surfing, snorkeling or diving, was a bit like holiday from my holidays haha. Which spots, countries or city you could advise us? I can advice you every single one! I guess its not about wich country you go to, its just about to break habits and go out there and do something different than on a normal day. Get your self in a new adventure and try something new. In the end its up to you if you have a good time, its possible in every country! What are you doin now in Germany? I just started to study again and take my master exams in architecture. Would you like to say something else or do you want to greet someone? First the standard THANK YOU to my parents and friends and all those who made my trip to what it was in any way! AWESOME. And of course a big thanks to you guys for keeping my bike always fresh as hell. Its not obligatory to get a new bike shipped to Australia! RESPECT. And one more thing … Wendel hast a small ….. hahahahaha. Thanks Jonas for your photos and your words Fotos! Peace out Daniel ! Full Article
w Robin Kachfi X kunstform - BMX webedit 2016 By www.kunstform.org Published On :: 2016-03-28 21:30:09 Robin Kachfi X kunstform BMX Shop - BMX webedit 2016 Ladies and gentlemen, we're very proud to show you the new webedit of our bro and BMX team buddy Robin Kachfi from Mannheim (Germany)! It's so amazin to see his progression and motivation! He used the winter time very usefull and got ready for upcomin BMX Season 2016! #robinforpresident :-) Channel sub: www.youtube-nocookie.com/user/robinkachfi Follow him on: Instagram - www.instagram.com/robinkachfibmx/ Also follow his mazzakacrew crew! Channel sub: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/user/mazzakacrew Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mazzakacrew/ Music: Music: Ryan Little - thank you for playing god speed Full Article
w wethepeople Foundation Video Premiere - Stuttgart By www.kunstform.org Published On :: 2017-01-30 13:49:17 wethepeople Foundation BMX Video Premiere - Stuttgart When: Friday 10.02.2017 (18 o'clock) Where: kunstform BMX Shop, Rotebühlstr. 63, 70178 Stuttgart Supported by: Sport Import GmbH, Wethepeople The WETHEPEOPLE crew set out in January 2016 to film for their third full-length BMX video and traveled to over 10 countries, exploring over 20 cities and destroying themselves mentally and physically in the process. ED ZUNDA, DILLON LLOYD, MIKE CURLEY, PETE SAWYER, MAX GAERTIG, FELIX PRANGENBERG, MO NUSSBAUMER, DAN KRUK, JORDAN GODWIN AND A HUGE BUNCH OF THE WETHEPEOPLE FAMILY ARE ALL PART OF THIS FEATURE LENGTH BMX VIDEO – ALL PIECED TOGETHER BY THE UNRELENTING FILMMAKER CAL EARNSHAW. Feel free to join us! All the best Your kunstform BMX Shop Team Full Article
w Simple Session 17 - Livestream Public Viewing - Stuttgart By www.kunstform.org Published On :: 2017-01-31 15:57:52 Simple Session 17 - Public Viewing, Stuttgart When: Saturday 04.02.2017 (14 - 21 o'clock) Sunday 05.02.2017 (16 - 21 o'clock) Wo: kunstform BMX Shop, Rotebühlstr. 63, 70178 Stuttgart Simple Session 17 is one of world's most iconic action sport events. We will watch the live stream of Simple Session 17 in our BMX Shop in Stuttgart. Feel free to join us. All the best Your kunstform BMX Shop Team Full Article
w Simple Session 17 - kunstform BMX team - Webisode By www.kunstform.org Published On :: 2017-02-11 21:49:54 Simple Session 17 - kunstform BMX team - Webisode practice, qualification & party kunstform BMX Shop team riders Miguel Smajlji, Miguel Franzem and Robin Kachfi entered to Simple Session 17 in Tallinn Estonia. This video is about there time at one of world's most iconic action sport event. Riding with one of the best BMX riders, watchin the new wethepeople foundation dvd and party. Kamera & Edit: Robin Kachfi Music: Ryan Little - Drowning JI Beats - DBZ Supported by kunstform BMX Shop https://www.kunstform.org Contest Simple Session 17 http://session.ee https://www.instagram.com/kunstformbmxshop/ https://www.instagram.com/robinkachfibmx/ Follow our youtube account on: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/kunstformbmxshop Full Article
w Robin Kachfi BMX Webisode#11 - Rotterdam BMX Roadtrip 2017 By www.kunstform.org Published On :: 2017-05-20 15:58:17 Robin Kachfi BMX Webisode#11 - Rotterdam BMX Roadtrip 2017 Our bro Robin Kachfi was with his friends in Rotterdam,NL a few weeks ago. They checked out the street spots, Skateparks and even the indoorpark "Skateland Rotterdam" and of course they had a great time there. What else they have done you can check here. All the best your kunstform BMX Shop Team Video: Robin Kachfi Music: Ryan Little - Damage Subscribe our youtube channel: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/kunstformbmxshop Full Article
w Markus Schwital By www.kunstform.org Published On :: 2017-05-26 17:18:36 Markus Schwital Is by far the best example that size doesn't matter at the BMX! Markus has been riding BMX Flatland for 11 years and his favorite spot is at the "Haus der Geschichte" in Stuttgart or when the sea is calling also in Barcelona BMX Since: 2006 BMX Disziplin: BMX Flatland Hometown: Mühlhofen Residence: Stuttgart Sponsors: kunstform BMX Shop / Maruel Clothing Homespots: Haus der Geschichte in Stuttgart Favorite Spots: Haus der Geschichte, BCN parc del forum Favorite thing beside BMX: Party, Netflix, beer n fun! Instagram: markusschwital Youtube: markus schwital Full Article
w Robin Kachfi BMX - Webisode#14 - BMX spring session 2017 By www.kunstform.org Published On :: 2017-05-30 14:28:52 Robin Kachfi BMX - Webisode#14 - BMX spring session 2017 Unser bro Robin Kachfi has produced a new webisode for his youtube channel at the skatepark in Mannheim Feudenheim in which you feel the summer vibes! If you want to see more of Robin, you can subscribe to his YOUTUBE Channel. All the best your kunstform BMX Shop Team Video: Robin Kachfi Subscribe our youtube channel: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/kunstformbmxshop Full Article
w Miguel Smajlji - Welcome to SIBMX, Sunday & Odyssey By www.kunstform.org Published On :: 2017-06-07 15:11:32 Miguel Smajlji - Welcome to SIBMX, Sunday & Odyssey Miguel Smajlji is riding through SIBMX for Sunday Bikes and Odyssey and filmed with Robin Kachfi a solide "Welcome to SIBMX" Video. Video: Robin Kachfi Subscribe our youtube channel: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/kunstformbmxshop Full Article
w Felix Prangenberg Wethepeople Endstate Part By www.kunstform.org Published On :: 2017-06-21 12:15:05 Felix Prangenberg Wethepeople Endstate Part Felix Prangenberg has produced a lot for his WTP "Endstate" part during his Cali trip, in which each clip is just sick! enjoy the video! Best regards, your kunstform BMX Shop Video: Grant C. Subscribe our youtube channel: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/kunstformbmxshop Full Article
w BMX Flatland Stuttgart - Markus Schwital & John Krämer By www.kunstform.org Published On :: 2017-06-23 21:24:59 BMX Flatland Stuttgart - Markus Schwital & John Krämer Our team riders Markus Schwital and John Krämer filmed a new video on their favorite spot which is called "Kleiner Schlossplatz". How their session looked like, you can check in the video bellow. enjoy the video! Best regards, your kunstform BMX Shop Video: Ulle Subscribe our youtube channel: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/kunstformbmxshop Full Article
w AWESOME BMX Street POV 2017 - Felix Prangenberg & Robin Kachfi By www.kunstform.org Published On :: 2017-06-30 14:08:46 AWESOME BMX Street POV 2017 - Felix Prangenberg & Robin Kachfi Our team riders Felix Prangenberg and Robin Kachfi were on a BMX trip in Denmark last week, where they rode some really awesome BMX street spots which they've captured with a actioncam. Check their adventure right here! enjoy the video! Best regards, your kunstform BMX Shop Video: Robin Kachfi Subscribe our youtube channel: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/kunstformbmxshop Full Article
w One Day in Holland with Radio Bikes By www.kunstform.org Published On :: 2017-06-30 14:22:02 One Day in Holland with Radio Bikes Bro Robin Kachfi was with the Radiobikes team a few weeks ago on a BMX trip in Rotterdam, where the guys have produced a sick "one day" video at various skateparks around Rotterdam and The Hague. Enjoy the video! Best regards, your kunstform BMX Shop Video: Sybren Planting Subscribe our youtube channel: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/kunstformbmxshop Full Article
w Felix Prangenberg's wethepeople Signature "Pathfinder" Frame By www.kunstform.org Published On :: 2017-07-05 15:09:26 Felix Prangenberg got his first signature prototype from Wethepeople which has some unrivaled highlights to offer like the extruded chainstays and offset thickness bottom bracket shell. We will get the "Pathfinder" frame early in september and you can read some words of Felix and more details at the bike check of wethepeople (goto pathfinder bikecheck)! Best regards, Your kunstform BMX Shop Full Article
w Robin Kachfi - How to Barspin By www.kunstform.org Published On :: 2017-08-07 16:38:55 Robin Kachfi - How to Barspin Our bro Robin Kachfi Shows you in the following video, how a Barspin works. Enjoy the video, your kunstform BMX shop team! Video: Robin Kachfi Subscribe our youtube channel: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/kunstformbmxshop Full Article
w Miguel Franzem - freedombmx Interview 2017 "the damn knee" By www.kunstform.org Published On :: 2017-08-14 23:18:18 Our Bro & team rider Miguel Franzem Has destroyed his knee last winter, at the Simple Session ,so he was forced to put his BMX aside for a while. freedombmx has asked Miguel about his BMX break. You will find the interview here: LINK Full Article
w Robin Kachfi BMX - Webisode#18 - BMX STREET FRANKFURT 2017 By www.kunstform.org Published On :: 2017-09-07 23:00:37 BMX STREET FRANKFURT 2017 Our bro Robin Kachfi was recently with his homies Jan Mihaly , Michael Dunger , Michael Lorenz , Yannic Hammel , Leon Ditzel and Philipp Becker in Frankfurt, where the guys filmed a lot of good clips. Enjoy the video, your kunstform BMX shop team! Video: Robin Kachfi Subscribe our youtube channel: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/kunstformbmxshop Full Article
w Brüggeljam 2017 - Schweinfurt BMX & MTB Contest By www.kunstform.org Published On :: 2017-09-11 13:08:21 Brügglesjam Schweinfurt 2017 Like the last couple years, the "Brüggeljam" BMX & MTB contest in Schweinfurt, germany will take place again. The whole is organized by the guys of the Bike Unit e.V. and the municipal youth work of the city of Schweinfurt. The date is the 23th of september at 14:00 clock. The park is open all day and the registration for the contest starts at 13:00 clock The start fee is 5€. There are two BMX groups and one MTB group. afterwards a Bunnyhop or Best Trick Contest will take place. You can win prize money and prizes! As usual, the guys from the Brüggeljam provide you with suitable music and cool drinks. We look forward to your coming! For more information about the "Brüggeljam" in Schweinfurt, please visit Facebook. Full Article
w Are We There Yet? – wethepeople in Australia By www.kunstform.org Published On :: 2017-09-16 12:26:02 Are We There Yet? – wethepeople in Australien Our bro Felix Prangenberg was visiting Australia with his Wethepeople team mates Jordan Godwin and Ed Zunda. Unfortunately, the weather was not quite on their side, despite all the guys had a good time in Down Under! Enjoy the video, your kunstform BMX Shop. Video: Callum Earnshaw Subscribe our youtube channel: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/kunstformbmxshop Full Article
w Parksessions with the Nike-Team By www.kunstform.org Published On :: 2017-09-16 13:01:41 Parksessions with the Nike-Team Felix Prangenberg was after the Vans BMX Street Invitational Contest in Huntington Beach with his Nike team mates Garrett Reynolds , Chad Kerley and Dennis Enarson in Nevada, where the guys filmed a little skatepark video for Vitalbmx . Enjoy the video, your kunstform BMX Shop. Video: Vitalbmx Subscribe our youtube channel: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/kunstformbmxshop Full Article
w Robin Kachfi - How to Nose manual By www.kunstform.org Published On :: 2017-09-18 14:31:11 Robin Kachfi - How to Nose manual Our bro Robin Kachfi Shows you in the following video, how a nose manual works. Enjoy the video, your kunstform BMX shop team! Video: Robin Kachfi Subscribe our youtube channel: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/kunstformbmxshop Full Article
w Wethepeople Autumn Session 2017 By www.kunstform.org Published On :: 2017-09-21 19:50:19 Wethepeople Autumn Session 2017 On 1st of October, the Wethepeople Autumn Session will take place again at the Zuppermarkt in Trier. This year, there is a new format which's a Jam-format with "Cash for Tricks". Tip: It is recommended to start on Saturday, because the skatepark will stay open longer, for a Nightsession. Adresse: Projekt X Skatehalle aka ZUPPERMARKET, Trier Aachener Str. 65 54294 Trier-West Weitere Infos zur Wethepeople Autmn Session findest du auf Facebook. Full Article
w THE FELLA BMX - MID WEST By www.kunstform.org Published On :: 2017-09-28 17:30:07 THE FELLA BMX - MID WEST Video 2017 The Homies from The Fella inkl. unseren Teamfahrern Felix Donat and André Bodlin produced a new video during the summer, which includes a lot of bangers! Check their video now! Enjoy the video, your kunstform BMX Shop. Video: Marcus Brückner Subscribe our youtube channel: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/kunstformbmxshop Full Article
w Robin Kachfi & Jan Mihaly won SoshUrbanMotion EU wildcard By www.kunstform.org Published On :: 2017-10-11 16:21:27 Robin Kachfi & Jan Mihaly won Sosh Urban Motion EU wildcard contest 2017 Robin Kachfi and Jan Mihaly just won the SoshUrbanMotion EU wildcard contest 2017 and they have now the chance to visit Paris, FR, for the main contest, where they will meet Tyler Fernengel/Rich Forne, Markus Wilke/Bruno Hoffmann, Joris Coulomb/Romain Fel, Julián Molina/Fernando Marmolejo, DeMarcus Paul/Will Huynh and Emeric Michon/Vincent Jokovic. Huge Congrats guys! More infos on Freedombmx.de All the best, Your kunstform BMX Shop Team! Video: Robin Kachfi Subscribe our youtube channel: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/kunstformbmxshop Full Article
w Robin Kachfi & Jan Mihaly x Freedombmx Paris Interview By www.kunstform.org Published On :: 2017-10-26 12:20:55 Robin Kachfi & Jan Mihaly taking home the 2nd Place at the Soshurbanmotion Contest 2017 Robin Kachfi and Jan Mihaly just taking home silver at the Soshurbanmotion maincontest. Freedombmx did an Interview with the guys to explane their success. You'll find all Infos about their paris trip on Freedombmx . Congrats Boys!!! All the best, Your kunstform BMX Shop Team! Interview: Markus Wilke Subscribe our youtube channel: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/kunstformbmxshop Full Article
w Sven Avemaria - One Dude Two Days x Freedombmx By www.kunstform.org Published On :: 2017-10-28 17:40:57 Sven Avemaria - One Dude Two Days x Freedombmx Our allrounder Sven Avemaria was last summer with Freedombmx on the streets of stuttgart, to film a new episode of "One Dude Two Days", which u shouldn't miss! Enjoy the video, Your kunstform BMX Shop. Video: Freedombmx Subscribe our youtube channel: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/kunstformbmxshop Full Article
w Markus Schwital - Bike Check 2017 By www.kunstform.org Published On :: 2017-11-15 14:03:43 Markus Schwital Is by far the best example that size doesn't matter at the BMX! Yo Markus, where do you come from and how long have you been riding? I'm from Lake Constance (Uhldingen-Mühlhofen) but I live for two years in Stuttgart now and got my first BMX Bike 12 years ago! What is your favorite BMX video? Circel of Balance 2004 What bike setup do you have and what can you tell about it? What I can say about my current setup is, that I prefer strong high-end BMX parts, which are mostly street parts Frame: Sunday Soundwave 21" Fork: Autum Fork with zero offset Bars: Sunday Bikes Excelsior Stem: Subrosa Topload stem Headset: Odyssey Pro Internal Grips: Odyssey Broc Raiford Barends: Odyssey ParEnds Tires: Ares Bikes 1.9" Rims: eclat Trippin XL FW Hub: eclat Dynamic BW Hub: KHE Crisman Coaster Spokes: Salt Hubguards: eclat plastics Pegs: eclat Venom in 4,5“ Seatpost: Salt Pivotal Seat: Demolition Paradise Pivotal Crank: Odyssey Thunderbolt 165mm Bearings: Shadow Stacked Mid BB Pedals: Odyssey Twisted PC Sprocket: Subrosa Speed 25T Chain: Shadow Interlock Supreme Brake: - Anything else to talk about? Take your chance! I'm really in love with my current bike setup and I would like to thank kunstform for the amazing support! Also thanks to my parents and everyone else for the motivation and the support in my BMX career! Yo Markus, thank you for your answers! We are glad to have you on board! Full Article
w Wicked Woods Xmas Jam in Wuppertal By www.kunstform.org Published On :: 2017-11-23 14:44:41 Wicked Woods Xmas Jam on the 16th december 2017 in Wuppertal Shortly before Christmas, the Wicked Woods Xmas Jam will take place on the 16th of december, 2017 Wicked Woods indoorpark in Wuppertal, where a (AM/PRO) BMX and MTB Xmas contest will run! You can find more information on the flyer or on the Facebook-Site as well! If you want to take a closer look on the ramps, you have to check the “One Dude One Day”-Video from Freedombmx with the Wuppterallocal Markus Reuss! CLICK HERE Adress: Langobardenstr. 65, 42277 Wuppertal Germany More infos on Facebook. Full Article
w Felix Prangenberg - freedombmx Interview 2017 By www.kunstform.org Published On :: 2017-11-28 17:45:57 Our Bro & team rider Felix Prangenberg has injured his knee last august so badly, that he will be back on his bike in a few months. Freedombmx has asked Felix about his Injury for a little interview which you'll find right here: LINK Get well soon Felix! Full Article
w Freedombmx - HOW TO Nollie Barspin with Miguel Smajli By www.kunstform.org Published On :: 2017-12-05 18:04:13 Freedombmx - HOW TO Nollie Barspin with Miguel Smajli Our bro Miguel Smajli has filmed in cooperation with Freedombmx a short HOW TO video, in which Miguel will teach you the Nollie Barspin ! Enjoy the video, your kunstform BMX Shop Team! Video: Freedombmx subscribe to our youtube channel: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/kunstformbmxshop Full Article
w Felix Prangenberg - Wethepeople Foundation DVD Video Part By www.kunstform.org Published On :: 2017-12-13 17:49:04 Felix Prangenberg - Wethepeople Foundation DVD Video Part Felix Prangenberg's Wethepeople Foundation DVD Part went finally online! The Wethepeople team set out in january 2016 to film for their third full-length BMX video and traveled to over 10 countries, exploring over 20 cities and destroying themselves mentally and phisically in the process. Check Felix Prangenberg's Part right now! Enjoy the Video, your kunstform BMX Shop Team! Video: Calum Earnshaw Subscribe our youtube channel: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/kunstformbmxshop Full Article
w Freedombmx Awards 2017 - nominations By www.kunstform.org Published On :: 2017-12-19 14:32:03 We're really stoked that our team riders Felix Prangenberg, Robin Kachfi, Kevin Nikulski and also our own shop got nominated for the Freedombmx Awards 2017, thanks to everyone for voting our team riders and for us! If you haven't voted yet, click: VOTING Vote for your favorite german Street,Park,Flatland oder Dirtfahrer, you can also vote for germanys best skatepark, germanys best webvideo 2017, best company and last but not least best international rider. More infos here: Freedombmx.de Full Article
w RADIO BIKES BMX PARTS GIVEAWAY with Robin Kachfi By www.kunstform.org Published On :: 2017-12-29 14:45:13 RADIO BIKES BMX PARTS GIVEAWAY with Robin Kachfi Radio Bikes sent our team rider Robin Kachfi two brand new Radio Bikes Nemesis bars in copper, which you can win! All you have to do is: 1. Follow Radio Bikes on Instagram 2. Subscribe to Robin's Youtube Channel 3. write below the youtube video, how did you started riding BMX (NO FAKE STORYS ALLOWED) GOOD LUCK, Your kunstform BMX Shop Team! Video: Robin Kachfi Subscribe to our youtube channel: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/kunstformbmxshop Full Article
w Fight the Winter 2018 Flatland-BMX Contest By www.kunstform.org Published On :: 2018-01-17 22:46:46 Fight the Winter 2018 Flatland-BMX Contest Like the last couple years, the "Fight the Winter 2018 Flatland-BMX Contest" in Göttingen, will take place again. You can participate in the classes Master & Pro, there're also 600€ prize money to win and an after party at the "jt-keller" (entry free for riders). Friday 16.02.2018 Open Practice Day 10:00-19:00 Saturday 17.02.2018 Contest Day 10:00-18:00 Registration 10:00-11:00 Warmup 10:00-12:00 Contest start 12:00 BMX Flatland Contest in Göttingen Master and Pro 600€ prize money First Stop of the "German Flatland-BMX Championship" 2018 Location Kauf Park Göttingen, Am Kauf Park 2, 37079 Göttingen Contest floor 16x7m OSB Indoor DJ's Bobby Bublé & Jimmy J. Jackson Junior Host Andy Menz Judges: Frank Lukas, Michael Steingräber & Sascha Heydeman Hotels next to the Contest Area Saturday Afterparty: at the jt-keller with free entrance for the riders Adress: Kauf Park Göttingen, Am Kauf Park 2, 37079 Göttingen We look forward to your coming! For more information about the Fight the Winter Contest in Göttingen, please visit Facebook. Full Article
w Simple Session 18 - Livestream Public Viewing - Stuttgart By www.kunstform.org Published On :: 2018-01-24 19:04:55 Simple Session 18 - Public Viewing, Stuttgart When: Saturday 03.02.2018 (14 - 21 o'clock) Sunday 04.02.2018 (16 - 21 o'clock) Wo: kunstform BMX Shop, Rotebühlstr. 63, 70178 Stuttgart Simple Session 18 is one of world's most iconic action sport events. We will watch the live stream of Simple Session 18 in our BMX Shop in Stuttgart. Feel free to join us. All the best Your kunstform BMX Shop Team Full Article
w André Bodlin - Welcome to the Fella By www.kunstform.org Published On :: 2018-01-30 13:00:12 André Bodlin - Welcome to the Fella Last year our bro André Bodlin published his "welcome to the Fella" part, which was at the end of the "The Fella - Mid West Trip" Video. You can watch the full "Welcome Part" as single clip right here! Enjoy the Video, Your kunstform BMX Shop. Video: Marcus Brückner Subscribe our youtube channel: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/kunstformbmxshop Full Article
w Simple Session 2018 - Webisode with Robin Kachfi By www.kunstform.org Published On :: 2018-02-10 13:49:04 Simple Session 2018 - Webisode with Robin Kachfi Bro Robin Kachfi produced in addition to the main Simple Session Videos, which you can watch right HERE , a new Webisode which shows you, how a weekend at the Simple Session looks like. Enjoy the video, your kunstform BMX Shop Team! Video: Robin Kachfi subscribe to our youtube channel: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/kunstformbmxshop Full Article
w Vans BMX Pro Cup Series Announces 2018 World Tour - Schedule By www.kunstform.org Published On :: 2018-02-28 14:44:29 The Vans BMX Pro Cup Series, the world’s leading platform for elite BMX park terrain competition, announces the official 2018 World Tour dates and locations for the upcoming season. The celebrated BMX competition series will take place in Australia, California, Mexico and Spain, welcoming a top-ranking competitive field of invited pro BMX riders and Wildcards for their chance to compete on the world stage for a piece of the grand $155,000USD prize. The Vans BMX Pro Cup Series is also proud to expand the 2018 World Tour with the addition of two new Regional Qualifier events in the United States and Chile, encouraging more talented BMX riders from around the world to earn their way to the Vans BMX Pro Cup World Championships. The five confirmed Regional Qualifier events are open to registration by all professional men and women BMX riders beginning in Santiago, Chile on March 23. The top three podium winners from each Regional Qualifier will advance to the Vans BMX Pro Cup Pro Tour, and secure their invite to the Vans BMX Pro Cup World Championships. 2018 VANS BMX PRO CUP SERIES WORLD TOUR ZEITPLAN Regional Qualifiers Santiago, Chile March 23 & 25 Sydney, Australia April 27 Woodward East, Pennsylvania June 28 Guadalajara, Mexico August 24 Málaga, Spain September 21 *registration information is available on vansbmxprocup.com Pro Tour Sydney, Australia April 29 Huntington Beach, CA August 3 & 5 Guadalajara, Mexico August 25 - 26 World Championship Málaga, Spain September 22 - 23 @vansbmxprocup on Instagram #vansbmxprocup All the best Your kunstform BMX Shop Team Full Article
