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Theo Clarke — The NZSOTY Interview
We caught up with the 2022 NZSOTY, Theo Clarke. He gives us the lowdown on SOTY life, recounts the year, and gives his predictions for NZSOTY 2023.
Posted 23 Dec 2022
The world of D.I.Y. is full of humps, bumps, and ups and downs, and that’s just the terrain. Newtown’s dog crew bleed tenacity and sweat concrete dust — they also make mini ramps.
The dog crew has been building at the hospital D.I.Y. spot (Ghetto) for at least three years now. It’s come a long way. Our latest addition to the spot is the mini-ramp complex. Funded by punk-heads and hellraisers, this one was for the people. Too steep? Probably. Bumpy? Hell yeah. Fun? More than you’ve ever had. We’re not stopping, so keep your eyes peeled for more additions in the future, and we hope you enjoy what we’ve thrown down so far. Here are some snaps from the first opening jam at the complex. — Flynn Acworth
Rob Atkins, backside boneless.
Flynn Acworth, hang-10 stall.
Derek de Souza, airwalk to fakie.
Rob Atkins, chicken salad transfer.
Flynn Acworth, nose stall transfer.
Too steep? Probably. Bumpy? Hell yeah. Fun? More than you’ve ever had.
Siim Sild, easy mammoth.
Rob Atkins, backside air transfer.
Axel is thirsty for frontside grinds.
All photos by Flynn Acworth.
