Nike SB's "Quick Strike" Premiere Photos
8/06/2024
While some ventured out to Paris for the Olympics, either going for gold or broke, Nike SB simultaneously held a premiere for their new full-length film Quick Strike at the prestigious Centre Pompidou. See who made their flights. —Marcel Veldman
Last checks from the producers before the premiere—Will Miles, Aaron Meza and Johnny Wilson
Heavy VIP lineup
I told you. And not even everyone made it in time for the group photo
Old and new friends; good vibes across the field; Quick Strike premiere coming up!
I’ll take anything that’s free. I’m a skateboarder and I’m Dutch
But first, demo time! Grant testing out Raphaël Zarka’s latest skate sculpture “Cycloïde Piazza”
Coming in hot. Like really hot! The sun was blazing. Here, I’m getting sunburnt and annihilated by Grant’s board. Actually, it missed me. I do this for a living, you know. Still got burnt, though
Can’t spell GOAT without GT! I wish I made up that quote, but I borrowed it… next time the beers are on me, Benson!
Warmup backside disaster by the Shark Man
Out of the way, Grant, Oski’s ready to get some
Alley-oop frontside ollie. As cool as this thing looks, it was surprsingly hard to skate. Well… not for everyone
Backside noseblunt? No problem
Does it get really hot in Atlanta, too? And yes, that bit does go oververt. Frontside air
You could watch the preview of the video on that little screen in the background
Never enough GT. Boneless
Hugo Boserup getting some fresh air under the watchful eye of Big John
I have a feeling this demo was well documented. You can probably find it at everybodyisafilmerdotcom. GT, lien to tail
I know “must be nice” gets thrown around a lot, but fuck… must be nice! Oski, high to low
I would be happy, too! Actually, I was. What a show by these guys. Time to get out of the sun. At this point, I could have easily blended into the background. I need a hat
Making a grand entrance with these guys
One hell of a pre-premiere party view
Throw in a bunch of legends. This is the first time I’m writing one of these. Should I mention all of them? Okay, why not? Eric, Dashawn, Jake, Grant, Ishod and Ant Travis
Masters of skateboarding galore on this rooftop, Nicole Hause and Sarah Meurle
Nik Stain and Karim Callender
This view, these people, a great combo. And we haven’t even gotten to the main event yet. All a warmup
London, innit? Kyron Davis, Casper Brooker and one of the men of the hour—filmer extraordinaire Will Miles
Who wore it better? And does that really matter? Daan Van Der Linden and Dustin Dollin
Grant didn’t get the orange memo. Paul Schmitt on the other hand… And some history here, Paul sponsored Grant’s father, Thomas Taylor (RIP), back in the day. C’mon, Tom!
Leti and Raisa from Dolores and the one and only French Fred
And Fred might agree, this view is also great in black and white
Aiming for that high score, Scuba Steve and Ryan Bobier
Mason Silva got pretty close
Valentin Jutant, Cyrus Bennett and Andrew Wilson
Megan Bird, Nike SB’s Kavita Page and Lilly Taylor
Briana King, Jessyka Bailey, Shag and Ashley Rehfeld
Telmo, Deedz and Karsten Kleppan
Korahn Gayle trying to get a raise. I would definitely give him one
In order of appearance from the back to the front: Paris, Nik Stain and Alex Pires
Mason Silva and Nick Matthews
I wish I brought my bike to Paris. Johnny did. I wonder if Thrasher would let me mention Cannondale, and if so, could Cannondale (twice now) send me a new bike? I doubt either will happen. But hey, like I said before, I’m a skateboarder and Dutch
Yeah, I know, shameless commercial plugs in the caption before was dumb and very laughable. Unless it worked out and I have a new bike. Hayley Wilson, Poe Pinson and Alexis Sablone
Kelly and Megan Bird during what could have been a really romantic evening. You know, sunset over Paris, City of Love, incredible view, rooftop drinks, the Eiffel tower… and a few hundred skateboarders
Floridians Andrew Wilson and Elijah Odom. And I have a feeling I know this guy in the background, too
Fun times across the board… or is it nerves? Oski, Dashawn Jordan and Jake Anderson. Malto BGPs
Alright, I’ll put the name dropping on a hold, ‘cause I could go on and on and on. Time to get serious
Well, it’s still a skateboard video premiere. And this guy again… klein raggertje!
Duck and cover!
Not sure if this was the best person to be standing next to… always aim for the GOAT!
Pillows for everyone!
It’s even funnier on video
A whole herd of GOATS at this premiere. Tom Penny, not fazed by any of the above
Quick little revs, let’s go!
The men responsible for all we were about to witness, Will Miles, Johnny Wilson and Ant Travis. Turns out they chose the right job as they’re better with a camera than speaking in public
And then everything went black, and quiet. Quick Strike!
To throw in another cliché term; all killer, no filler! Amazing job, everyone!
Back to this view!
Yep, y’all killed it! Virtual applause! Plus, I wanted to say I really loved that unexpected one song in the video but don’t want to post any spoilers here
Now, let’s see a few more stars on the way out. Max Palmer and Marie De Courcy
John Fitzgerald and Hugo Boserup
Karim Callender and Noah Mahieu
Yeah, there were Olympic athletes in attendance, like Ginwoo Onodera
And more! Poe Pinson and Chloe Covell
Hi, Nicole!
These two—soon to be three! Malika, JB and a future Gillet
Photobooth time! THERE Skateboards and friends!
Everyone in?
Okay, one more!
It’s not a photograph until you can hold it. Facts
More instant photos!
Strike a pose
Perfect!
Éléonore, Shaïn, Annabel and Alia
Can’t spell Grant without Ant! Now we’re even, Benson!
Close to the end we got KB and Bloby Greg
And that’s curtains! Karim, Kyron, Elijah and Max saying thank you, good night and until next time! For now, keep your eyes peeled for when the vid drops
Last checks from the producers before the premiere—Will Miles, Aaron Meza and Johnny Wilson
Heavy VIP lineup
I told you. And not even everyone made it in time for the group photo
Old and new friends; good vibes across the field; Quick Strike premiere coming up!
I’ll take anything that’s free. I’m a skateboarder and I’m Dutch
But first, demo time! Grant testing out Raphaël Zarka’s latest skate sculpture “Cycloïde Piazza”
Coming in hot. Like really hot! The sun was blazing. Here, I’m getting sunburnt and annihilated by Grant’s board. Actually, it missed me. I do this for a living, you know. Still got burnt, though
Can’t spell GOAT without GT! I wish I made up that quote, but I borrowed it… next time the beers are on me, Benson!
Warmup backside disaster by the Shark Man
Out of the way, Grant, Oski’s ready to get some
Alley-oop frontside ollie. As cool as this thing looks, it was surprsingly hard to skate. Well… not for everyone
Backside noseblunt? No problem
Does it get really hot in Atlanta, too? And yes, that bit does go oververt. Frontside air
You could watch the preview of the video on that little screen in the background
Never enough GT. Boneless
Hugo Boserup getting some fresh air under the watchful eye of Big John
I have a feeling this demo was well documented. You can probably find it at everybodyisafilmerdotcom. GT, lien to tail
I know “must be nice” gets thrown around a lot, but fuck… must be nice! Oski, high to low
I would be happy, too! Actually, I was. What a show by these guys. Time to get out of the sun. At this point, I could have easily blended into the background. I need a hat
Making a grand entrance with these guys
One hell of a pre-premiere party view
Throw in a bunch of legends. This is the first time I’m writing one of these. Should I mention all of them? Okay, why not? Eric, Dashawn, Jake, Grant, Ishod and Ant Travis
Masters of skateboarding galore on this rooftop, Nicole Hause and Sarah Meurle
Nik Stain and Karim Callender
This view, these people, a great combo. And we haven’t even gotten to the main event yet. All a warmup
London, innit? Kyron Davis, Casper Brooker and one of the men of the hour—filmer extraordinaire Will Miles
Who wore it better? And does that really matter? Daan Van Der Linden and Dustin Dollin
Grant didn’t get the orange memo. Paul Schmitt on the other hand… And some history here, Paul sponsored Grant’s father, Thomas Taylor (RIP), back in the day. C’mon, Tom!
Leti and Raisa from Dolores and the one and only French Fred
And Fred might agree, this view is also great in black and white
Aiming for that high score, Scuba Steve and Ryan Bobier
Mason Silva got pretty close
Valentin Jutant, Cyrus Bennett and Andrew Wilson
Megan Bird, Nike SB’s Kavita Page and Lilly Taylor
Briana King, Jessyka Bailey, Shag and Ashley Rehfeld
Telmo, Deedz and Karsten Kleppan
Korahn Gayle trying to get a raise. I would definitely give him one
In order of appearance from the back to the front: Paris, Nik Stain and Alex Pires
Mason Silva and Nick Matthews
I wish I brought my bike to Paris. Johnny did. I wonder if Thrasher would let me mention Cannondale, and if so, could Cannondale (twice now) send me a new bike? I doubt either will happen. But hey, like I said before, I’m a skateboarder and Dutch
Yeah, I know, shameless commercial plugs in the caption before was dumb and very laughable. Unless it worked out and I have a new bike. Hayley Wilson, Poe Pinson and Alexis Sablone
Kelly and Megan Bird during what could have been a really romantic evening. You know, sunset over Paris, City of Love, incredible view, rooftop drinks, the Eiffel tower… and a few hundred skateboarders
Floridians Andrew Wilson and Elijah Odom. And I have a feeling I know this guy in the background, too
Fun times across the board… or is it nerves? Oski, Dashawn Jordan and Jake Anderson. Malto BGPs
Alright, I’ll put the name dropping on a hold, ‘cause I could go on and on and on. Time to get serious
Well, it’s still a skateboard video premiere. And this guy again… klein raggertje!
Duck and cover!
Not sure if this was the best person to be standing next to… always aim for the GOAT!
Pillows for everyone!
It’s even funnier on video
A whole herd of GOATS at this premiere. Tom Penny, not fazed by any of the above
Quick little revs, let’s go!
The men responsible for all we were about to witness, Will Miles, Johnny Wilson and Ant Travis. Turns out they chose the right job as they’re better with a camera than speaking in public
And then everything went black, and quiet. Quick Strike!
To throw in another cliché term; all killer, no filler! Amazing job, everyone!
Back to this view!
Yep, y’all killed it! Virtual applause! Plus, I wanted to say I really loved that unexpected one song in the video but don’t want to post any spoilers here
Now, let’s see a few more stars on the way out. Max Palmer and Marie De Courcy
John Fitzgerald and Hugo Boserup
Karim Callender and Noah Mahieu
Yeah, there were Olympic athletes in attendance, like Ginwoo Onodera
And more! Poe Pinson and Chloe Covell
Hi, Nicole!
These two—soon to be three! Malika, JB and a future Gillet
Photobooth time! THERE Skateboards and friends!
Everyone in?
Okay, one more!
It’s not a photograph until you can hold it. Facts
More instant photos!
Strike a pose
Perfect!
Éléonore, Shaïn, Annabel and Alia
Can’t spell Grant without Ant! Now we’re even, Benson!
Close to the end we got KB and Bloby Greg
And that’s curtains! Karim, Kyron, Elijah and Max saying thank you, good night and until next time! For now, keep your eyes peeled for when the vid drops
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