Legendary rider Phil Casabon, who has his own signature Armada model, the B-Dog, is affectionately known as "B-Dog," and is an icon of freeskiing, known for his unique style and creative expression, leaving behind countless memorable videos
Together with Henrik Harlaut, they formed the duo "B&E" and have dominated the freeskiing scene. While his partner Henrik Harlaut continues to be active in competitions such as the XGames, Phil Casaubon has never competed in competitions, instead making a name for himself solely in the world of video and attracting followers from all over the world
Hosted and judged by street film master Phil Casaubon
Phil Casaubon, a street riding video artist with over 10 years of experience and global acclaim, is currently hosting the B-DOG OFF THE LEASH ONLINE VIDEO CONTEST, a street riding video contest. Launched last year
and now in its second year, the contest requires a 90-second video length. By creating your best street riding video and submitting it online, your video will be made publicly available on B-Dog's YouTube channel. The video with the most views as of November 28th will receive a $5,000 prize directly from B-Dog. Additionally, the video will be judged on a combination of factors, including street riding technique, video quality, and music, with B-Dog's favorite video receiving the Golden Dog Award. That's the contest's structure.
Submitted works are now open to the public; Hoshino Kouga and Ishida Takuya have also entered from Japan!
Video entries closed on November 1st, and have been available on
@casablunt Two riders from Japan have also entered this year with their own videos.
The first person is Hoshino Kouga. He
placed second in the FWQ HAKUBA 3-star rankings and his unique skiing style has attracted attention from snow park users, with his skiing being highly praised by the Canadian ski web media "NEW SCHOOLERS." STEEP has previously published an interview
Here's the video of this entry
The other rider is Ishida Takuya. He is known for his jib trick technique and flowing riding style. He has a long history of street photography and works in perfect harmony with his filming partner, Kurata Daisuke (Sideshow). Check out the video of his entry here
Receiving recognition from Phil Casaubon carries more status than just the prize money
This contest inspires and inspires skiers. Participants have the chance to receive direct evaluations from Phil Casaubon not only on their skiing technique, but also on their style, creativity, and artistry. The status of being recognized by Phil is far more valuable than the $5,000 prize money. Other key points include:
While there is a video contest called the Real X Games, the B-DOG OFF THE LEASH ONLINE VIDEO CONTEST is rider-driven and open to a wide range of participants, attracting a lot of attention from core skiers. The
participating skiers are diverse, ranging from amateurs to top skiers and even legends.
High marks are not necessarily based on performing difficult tricks; rather, the contest is evaluated on the overall style of each individual, including video editing, music, filming style, compositional balance, and the lifestyle the rider exudes, giving it a different appeal from other contests.
Be sure to keep an eye on the outcome of the contest, including cheering on the two Japanese riders.
▼Phil Casaubon's Instagram post