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Title: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: DanTheMan on Sep 13, 2011, 09:29: AM
OK so as most people probably know.. the "Amsterdam" meeting is finished. Just typing that sentence makes me extremely sad. I feel like the amsterdam meeting has been a big part of my youth so far and i have unbelievable memories from there. ill never forget camping zeeburg and all the amazing times and people i met there.
Its been 3 years in a row now and frankly it just got boring.. So Im starting to think of a new city where we can locate the meeting! Somewhere that a lot of people will go, and somewhere where it WONT RAIN in July. (the rain ruined the meeting this year)
the city also needs to have a cool campsite near the city centre, hotels and hostels will make the atmosphere not as chill and cool.

http://www.tentstation.de/englisch/information.php (http://www.tentstation.de/englisch/information.php)

I found this place, 5 mins walking from the Berlin central station, right in the middle of the city, the cool thing is you dont need to bring a tent, they can rent them to you there. So in total its 15 euro per person per night if you rent a tent when you arrive. That's cheaper than the amsterdam meeting! I know some people dont wanna sleep in tents but thats freestyle lifestyle nigga!

I heard Berlin has cool people and a sick nightlife, has anyone been there or lives there? Who would be interested in going?
Lets get this shit started my niggaz

Title: Re: BERLIN MEETING 2012?
Post by: alexfs on Sep 13, 2011, 11:36: AM
is it possible to make it in a country where getting a visa is no problem, please :)
for example croatia

Title: Re: BERLIN MEETING 2012?
Post by: Adi on Sep 13, 2011, 02:35: PM
Berlin sounds cool... check out Munich.  You probably have an even better chance of nice weather and it's a great city.

Croatia would be brilliant though.  I'm thinking about visiting Munich and Croatia next summer.  Who knows, I might even pop up for some drinks and drunk dancing.

 :Woot_Emoticon:

Title: Re: BERLIN MEETING 2012?
Post by: Max^RF on Sep 13, 2011, 11:39: PM
ahhaha maybe Moscow?)
Title: Re: BERLIN MEETING 2012?
Post by: Max on Sep 13, 2011, 11:44: PM
well daniel it doesnt make sense to go to germany if you want to avoid rain. all i can tell you is that the weather has been  fucked up all summer in germany. imo we should focus on some southern countries. croatia sounds sick aswell as italy imo!
Title: Re: BERLIN MEETING 2012?
Post by: DanTheMan on Sep 14, 2011, 12:14: AM
OK this place looks dope. Barcelona youth hostel, right in the city centre. Barcelona is a cool city, cool nightlife and always sunny ive been there before.

http://barcelonamar.com/ (http://barcelonamar.com/)

I sent them an email to see about a group booking for 55 or 60 people to see if they can give a big discount. What do you guys think? Barcelona also has a beach and a theme park "Portaventura" 1 hour away by train

It would be sick to just take a day off from freestyling in the middle, and go to the theme park, its sick!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PortAventura (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PortAventura)

what do u guys think
Title: Re: BERLIN MEETING 2012?
Post by: Miran Pirner on Sep 14, 2011, 12:24: AM
I believe a location somewhere in central Europe would be the best solution travel wise.

I'm pretty sure you'd enjoy Croatia for example, but I think it might be an issue how to get there for some people.
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: tbc on Sep 14, 2011, 04:51: AM
www.dartonmap.net (http://www.dartonmap.net)
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: Ethan on Sep 14, 2011, 06:27: AM
im out next year, will only be attending prague. have a good one wherever it is!
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: F3D on Sep 14, 2011, 06:42: AM
ITALY ! kgomes's house !
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: Thomas on Sep 14, 2011, 10:38: AM
I'd go for Barcelona or Milan. Both available for cheap flights with Ryanair, more likely good weather and still not too far to the south.

I'm actually hired by Dan to do some research in Milan in october. My job is to see if Footwork Team is capable of creating a good time for visiting freestylers. Feedback follows later :)
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: DanTheMan on Sep 14, 2011, 11:18: AM
haha yeah i dont mind Milan either.. as long as its somewhere sunny with cool place to fs, and good nightlife
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: DanTheMan on Sep 14, 2011, 11:26: AM
would anybody be up for going to New York?
im serious btw.. that would be dope. even if 10 or 15 fsers wanted to do it, id love to.. we already will have RBSS in Rome, and Prague competition so wud be dope to go outside Europe for once..
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: SvenF on Sep 14, 2011, 12:15: PM
would anybody be up for going to New York?
im serious btw.. that would be dope. even if 10 or 15 fsers wanted to do it, id love to.. we already will have RBSS in Rome, and Prague competition so wud be dope to go outside Europe for once..

I'd consider it
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: Tupac on Sep 14, 2011, 12:46: PM
if you did it in new york i would die of love <3
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: Tomso on Sep 14, 2011, 08:01: PM
Budapest?
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: Djota on Sep 14, 2011, 08:18: PM
Vienna?
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: ASN_Style on Sep 15, 2011, 04:24: AM
i'm from the us so i'd love new york:) for travel reasons
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: Miran Pirner on Sep 15, 2011, 09:57: AM
Vienna?
Kakva Vienna bre? BEOGRAD!  :Woot_Emoticon:
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: Philippe on Sep 18, 2011, 08:46: PM
in my opinion, Berlin is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe...  I have been there a couple of times and all I can say is, it is absolutely beautiful! You got so many great spots, urban culture, friendly people, amazing night life (there is always some cool nightlife going on in Berlin every single day). Another city which would be really cool to have a meeting is Lisbon, Portugal. The weather there should be always cool. Munich isn't as cool as Berlin imo, the people in Berlin are more open-minded from what I've experienced.
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: Djota on Sep 18, 2011, 10:38: PM
Vienna?
Kakva Vienna bre? BEOGRAD!  :Woot_Emoticon:
Ma nisam hteo odmah da im kazem,da se ne obraduju. :great:
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: F3D on Sep 19, 2011, 12:57: AM
toronto,canada !
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: SvenF on Sep 19, 2011, 01:54: AM
in my opinion, Berlin is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe...  I have been there a couple of times and all I can say is, it is absolutely beautiful! You got so many great spots, urban culture, friendly people, amazing night life (there is always some cool nightlife going on in Berlin every single day). Another city which would be really cool to have a meeting is Lisbon, Portugal. the weather there should be always cool. Munich isn't as cool as Berlin imo, the people in Berlin are more open-minded from what I've experienced.

Berlin would be sick, although I've never been there I think it's perfect for such a meeting! Only problem should be the weather..
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: Marko on Sep 19, 2011, 02:07: AM
Miran, can you name some issues for some people to come in Croatia?

If, only if, the meet will be in Croatia, i suggest Dalmatia, cities like Zadar, Split, Makarska ect.
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: Fye on Sep 19, 2011, 06:24: AM
Im in for NYC as i dont have to get any VISA :D
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: kersche freestyle on Sep 19, 2011, 06:26: AM
Kersche, this is not in any way funny - not the right kind of posts for our freestyle forum.
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: Max on Sep 19, 2011, 06:27: AM
Kersche, this is not in any way funny - not the right kind of posts for our freestyle forum.
you really find that funny?
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: kersche freestyle on Sep 19, 2011, 06:31: AM
No never I'm also from austria!^^
But I'm for Vienna there are really sick locations where we could freestyle!
And the weather is also really fine there! Not to hot and not to cold!
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: gufreestyle96 on Sep 19, 2011, 06:40: AM
Chernobyl
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: DanTheMan on Sep 19, 2011, 06:52: AM
Haiti?
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: Tupac on Sep 19, 2011, 08:32: AM
anywhere warm would work, how about rome?
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: Ethan on Sep 19, 2011, 06:24: PM
first warning Kersche...one more comment in any way similar and you're banned.
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: kersche freestyle on Sep 19, 2011, 07:07: PM
first warning Kersche...one more comment in any way similar and you're banned.
  Sorry Ethan!!
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: Miran Pirner on Sep 19, 2011, 10:24: PM
Miran, can you name some issues for some people to come in Croatia?

If, only if, the meet will be in Croatia, i suggest Dalmatia, cities like Zadar, Split, Makarska ect.
Prijevoz? lol

Razmisli si kak i kolko neko iz npr. Norveške treba putovat da bi došo do recimo Makarske. Aerodromi poput Zadra i Rijeke su povezani sa svega par EU aerodroma i to sve niskotarifne aviokompanije, Split tako tako, a sve ostalo treba ić preko Zagreba i moguće još jednog transfera, a još ak ni nije u nekim od većih gradova ko većina? O bus/vlak opcijama neću ni pričat... :)
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: Marko on Sep 19, 2011, 11:06: PM
Miran, can you name some issues for some people to come in Croatia?

If, only if, the meet will be in Croatia, i suggest Dalmatia, cities like Zadar, Split, Makarska ect.
Prijevoz? lol

Razmisli si kak i kolko neko iz npr. Norveške treba putovat da bi došo do recimo Makarske. Aerodromi poput Zadra i Rijeke su povezani sa svega par EU aerodroma i to sve niskotarifne aviokompanije, Split tako tako, a sve ostalo treba ić preko Zagreba i moguće još jednog transfera, a još ak ni nije u nekim od većih gradova ko većina? O bus/vlak opcijama neću ni pričat... :)


Da, imaš pravo, na to nisam razmišljao...Jedino ZG...
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: Adi on Sep 20, 2011, 04:51: AM
Split, Croatia would be dope! :bf:
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: gufreestyle96 on Sep 20, 2011, 05:02: AM
Rio de Janeiro :DD
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: Marko on Sep 20, 2011, 05:19: AM
Split, Croatia would be dope! :bf:

Yes, but as Miran said, transport would be a lil problem.

BTW I like the new emoticon.  :bf: :bf:
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: Kako on Sep 21, 2011, 05:20: AM
Should They do a meeting in South America
because to me, like many, Europe is pretty far
haha

anyway, I would love to travel to europe and meet many freesylers
=)
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: AdrianKrogseterFS on Sep 21, 2011, 07:30: AM
pick norway
sick weather, cheap as fuck, nice people
what more can you ask for?  :celebrate:
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: Djota on Sep 21, 2011, 08:18: AM
pick norway
sick weather, cheap as fuck, nice people
what more can you ask for?  :celebrate:
Transport :)
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: Marko on Sep 21, 2011, 11:03: PM
Middle Europe :) Countries like Italy, Austria..
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: tbc on Sep 22, 2011, 02:46: AM
somebody tell me why not russia? i would like to know.
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: Ricke on Sep 22, 2011, 03:08: AM
pick norway
sick weather, cheap as fuck, nice people
what more can you ask for?  :celebrate:


 :043:  :043:

 I'd vote for amsterdam.. even though it seems like it won't happen.
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: Ethan on Sep 22, 2011, 05:47: AM
HUNGARY HUNGARY...there is gonna be a huge meeting there, we may as well make it the main summer meeting!

Skora just said he'll be there, ofc all the hungarians etc!
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: Brizze on Sep 22, 2011, 07:16: AM
somebody tell me why not russia? i would like to know.


freaking cold !
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: tbc on Sep 22, 2011, 07:35: AM
somebody tell me why not russia? i would like to know.


freaking cold !
even in summer? but the guys do great events and i think successful ones too, if negotiated with them well maybe there will be a large number of freestylers present and indoor facilities can be easily arranged i am sure. Also, the level of some stuff is gonna be crazy.
but i am not sure about the prices or the goodwill when it comes to russia. i like them i must say :-D
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: Tupac on Sep 22, 2011, 07:58: AM
From all the movies I've seen, russia hates america :(
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: Adi on Sep 22, 2011, 09:57: AM
Considering the EURO is in Poland/Ukraine next year, it might be cool to do it in Poland.  You have tons of freestylers there, it's cheap, and you'll have a huge audience to perform in front of.  It might be cool to invest in a small stage or something with all the Polish freestylers.  Place it somewhere close to where the footy matches are being watched and you might have a few hundred people watching you.  That'd be dope.  Of course you can go somewhere more chill as well... the whole week doesn't have to be in front of a crowd.
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: ASN_Style on Sep 22, 2011, 10:47: AM
Could S3 "host" it in France?
Or Footwork Team in Italy?
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: AdrianKrogseterFS on Sep 22, 2011, 10:51: AM
lol for those guys who didnt understand, my post was based on pure sarcasm
hungary would be the best place to go next summer
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: L_I_S on Sep 22, 2011, 02:57: PM
From all the movies I've seen, russia hates america :(
It's not only Russia ;)
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: Ethan on Sep 22, 2011, 06:23: PM
@Adi prague is the meeting for the stage...this other meeting is about chilling and not necessarily having crowds. And i beg you, drop the 'footie' stuff!

Correct me if im wrong, seems like its more or less decided that its in hungary? 50 people have now said they're interested on facebook and milcsi is getting down to organise accomodation etc!
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: Max^RF on Sep 22, 2011, 08:40: PM
like Adi said in next year will be Euro Ukraine/Poland, soo maybe it will be great to do this meeting in Ukraine?) the weather in this country in summer very very  good and I think a lot of polish and russian freestylers can visit this meeting) btw Patch and Amico can play the piano for all of us))  :043:
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: gufreestyle96 on Sep 22, 2011, 10:55: PM
I agree with Adi, Poland or Ukraine can be perfect next year
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: Marko on Sep 23, 2011, 01:16: AM
I'm still for the Hungary option. :) Poland would be cool, but I don't want go there just because of UEFA European Soccer Cup. Sure, Poland has many great freestylers including Luki, Skora, Szymo, but Hungary has Rocco, FX, Milcsi, Mickey. Skora said he will come if there's gonna be a meet in Budapest.

So, is there a shortlist of places meeting should be?
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: lala10biondo on Sep 24, 2011, 06:35: AM
i know a hostel in Barcelona ;) best pick imo...berlin i've been there n i honestly didn't like it it's dirty n grey... i say meeting in october in Munich = Oktoberfest LOL
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: Adi on Sep 24, 2011, 08:18: AM
i say meeting in october in Munich = Oktoberfest LOL

Now we're talking... :singing:
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: Marko on Sep 24, 2011, 06:39: PM
Hahahahahahaha, Adi, you alcoholic. Hungary!
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: DanTheMan on Sep 24, 2011, 09:34: PM
Considering the EURO is in Poland/Ukraine next year, it might be cool to do it in Poland.  You have tons of freestylers there, it's cheap, and you'll have a huge audience to perform in front of.  It might be cool to invest in a small stage or something with all the Polish freestylers.  Place it somewhere close to where the footy matches are being watched and you might have a few hundred people watching you.  That'd be dope.  Of course you can go somewhere more chill as well... the whole week doesn't have to be in front of a crowd.

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL

so you want us to spend our OWN money, to perform for loads of drunk football fans who dont understand freestyle...?
what the hell lol, its the other way around, we're not just gonna do free LP's. who wants to have a meeting on a stage anyway

what next? Monica Lewinski giving Bill Clinton a bj?
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: lala10biondo on Sep 25, 2011, 01:09: AM
wat the heck lets just do in jamaica.....sunny, beach, peeps are chilled n yal can get high with no problem ;)
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: Marko on Sep 25, 2011, 01:56: AM
wat the heck lets just do in jamaica.....sunny, beach, peeps are chilled n yal can get high with no problem ;)

I see the problem, money  :grin:

@Dan: Agree with that. People will relate soccer with fs even more when they see us there
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: Adi on Sep 25, 2011, 11:28: AM
wat the heck lets just do in jamaica.....sunny, beach, peeps are chilled n yal can get high with no problem ;)

I see the problem, money  :grin:

@Dan: Agree with that. People will relate soccer with fs even more when they see us there


Oooooh noooo!!!! That would be the end of the world.  :rolleyes:

You know why freestyle will always be a super small niche? Because freestylers hate the football association. Football fans and players are the one group that freestylers are most likely to convert or at least make part of their audience. Instead you fools are pushing it away instead of pulling those fans in and making them fans and converts of freestyle.

Go on, make freestyle its own thing. Something nobody will associate with football. Why dont you just use a brick to freestyle with while you're at it.

I'm sorry but that growth strategy ain't ever gonna work. Fact.
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: tbc on Sep 25, 2011, 05:23: PM
you might be right. but the hate started oming from the footballers first. not us.
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: Philippe on Sep 25, 2011, 07:15: PM
seriously, what about Lisbon, Portugal?
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: Adi on Sep 25, 2011, 07:48: PM
you might be right. but the hate started oming from the footballers first. not us.

People hate on anything thats different or if they are jealous that they can't do it. But overall tons of footballers love freestyle and appreciate it. That's why you see pros and regular players try to learn a few tricks. The few comments about "you freestyle cuz you can't play footy" are usually just jealousy or just jokes to get you going. The jokes obviously got to most freestylers. No need to be so sensitive.
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: BigMac on Sep 26, 2011, 12:27: AM
wat the heck lets just do in jamaica.....sunny, beach, peeps are chilled n yal can get high with no problem ;)

I see the problem, money  :grin:

@Dan: Agree with that. People will relate soccer with fs even more when they see us there


Oooooh noooo!!!! That would be the end of the world.  :rolleyes:

You know why freestyle will always be a super small niche? Because freestylers hate the football association. Football fans and players are the one group that freestylers are most likely to convert or at least make part of their audience. Instead you fools are pushing it away instead of pulling those fans in and making them fans and converts of freestyle.

Go on, make freestyle its own thing. Something nobody will associate with football. Why dont you just use a brick to freestyle with while you're at it.

I'm sorry but that growth strategy ain't ever gonna work. Fact.

Adi I think you have misunderstood the whole meaning of the big meet in the Summer, it's a meeting where freestylers can meet up, freestyle, talk, party and relax. Not a week long  unpaid gig.

Nobody and I mean nobody would want to go to a meet buy a stage themselves and put outside a football stadium so drunk unappreciative football fans can walk past and not give us a second look, there's no fun or point in that at all. Honestly it's one of the worst ideas I have ever read lol

Freestyle is growing more and more without the association with football, look at the first Amsterdam meet to this years, the first Prague comp to this years. The growth rate has been impressive and we never went out to football stadiums doing free shows.

Things like RBSS, WFFCKL, Prague, Amsterdam and YouTube videos will make freestyle grow and become it's own sport. Not just linking it to football all the time, bmx isn't linked to tour de france, diving isn't linked to swimming, snowboarding isn't linked to skiiing, breakdancing isn't linked to ballet etc.

They are all sports and cultures that stand on their own two feet and freestyle is doing that itself right now and if you don't believe that freestyle has a future away from football then you shouldn't even be running this forum. 
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: Adi on Sep 27, 2011, 08:30: AM
I clearly stated freestyling around the football areas as only a part of the meet. I said you could do your own thing but having something around a big crowd could be cool. Maybe a one day thing.

Also, freestyle soccer is not comparable to breakdancing or bikes. Those are different things. Comparing freestyle basketball to soccer is a fair comparison. To freestyle with a football or basketball you probably come from a soccer or basketball background and that will continue to be a trend simply because you need some ability with the ball to get started. Tell me how many freestylers never played footy? I bet nobody. Breakdancing and diving are ridiculous comparisons for too many reasons to list.

I disagree with the growth strategy around freestyle football. I'm not saying you have to go to football to grow, but what I am saying is that going AWAY from it completely as most you want want, is a recipe for negative growth. You're being too proud and ignorant if you think you're too good for the football audience. You should be using all sources to help growth.

I might not freestyle anymore but don't think I haven't been around this for long enough. I'm not a fool and know my business. the biggest problem for freestyle is the young, imature audience who doesn't know business and how to grow the sport.
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: Tupac on Sep 27, 2011, 09:03: AM
The only thing we have in common with normal soccer is we use the same ball. period.
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: Miran Pirner on Sep 27, 2011, 09:37: AM
I agree with some of the things both Adi and Macca said, the truth is somewhere in between probably.

One thing I have to disagree with is the football background part. Nowadays, it's more common for kids to go straight into freestyle without ever playing football before. Sure, the older generations mostly came from football, but that's not the situation anymore. I even think that ATM, it's more common to find freestylers who can't play football than vice versa. (which is neither good or bad)
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: tbc on Sep 27, 2011, 06:01: PM
@Adi, we should let people interested comes to us rather than go to them. let them come to us for the love of freestyle not for anything else.

Boxing is going low, should they go and promote themselves to the WWE fans? That is only done for money and profits. not to expand boxing but for financial gain.

If i own a brand i would probably do what you said and get football fans to come to freestyle. but i dont :)

and honestly i know, the purpose of your post = get more members= forum becomes popular=your website does well =business/fame.
its not for freestyle. am i right or am i right?
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: BigMac on Sep 27, 2011, 11:25: PM
I clearly stated freestyling around the football areas as only a part of the meet. I said you could do your own thing but having something around a big crowd could be cool. Maybe a one day thing.

Also, freestyle soccer is not comparable to breakdancing or bikes. Those are different things. Comparing freestyle basketball to soccer is a fair comparison. To freestyle with a football or basketball you probably come from a soccer or basketball background and that will continue to be a trend simply because you need some ability with the ball to get started. Tell me how many freestylers never played footy? I bet nobody. Breakdancing and diving are ridiculous comparisons for too many reasons to list.

I disagree with the growth strategy around freestyle football. I'm not saying you have to go to football to grow, but what I am saying is that going AWAY from it completely as most you want want, is a recipe for negative growth. You're being too proud and ignorant if you think you're too good for the football audience. You should be using all sources to help growth.

I might not freestyle anymore but don't think I haven't been around this for long enough. I'm not a fool and know my business. the biggest problem for freestyle is the young, imature audience who doesn't know business and how to grow the sport.

The sport is growing just fine imo. Freestylers are doing gigs everyday, when there's an international meet which you've paid your own money to get to to meet people you see maybe once a year not even that then you don't wanna do a free gig with them. Think about that.
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: Ricke on Sep 27, 2011, 11:32: PM
I clearly stated freestyling around the football areas as only a part of the meet. I said you could do your own thing but having something around a big crowd could be cool. Maybe a one day thing.

Also, freestyle soccer is not comparable to breakdancing or bikes. Those are different things. Comparing freestyle basketball to soccer is a fair comparison. To freestyle with a football or basketball you probably come from a soccer or basketball background and that will continue to be a trend simply because you need some ability with the ball to get started. Tell me how many freestylers never played footy? I bet nobody. Breakdancing and diving are ridiculous comparisons for too many reasons to list.

I disagree with the growth strategy around freestyle football. I'm not saying you have to go to football to grow, but what I am saying is that going AWAY from it completely as most you want want, is a recipe for negative growth. You're being too proud and ignorant if you think you're too good for the football audience. You should be using all sources to help growth.

I might not freestyle anymore but don't think I haven't been around this for long enough. I'm not a fool and know my business. the biggest problem for freestyle is the young, imature audience who doesn't know business and how to grow the sport.

Me. I've never played football in a team I wouldn't say I'm an amazing freestyler but I am somewhat decent.
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: L_I_S on Sep 27, 2011, 11:45: PM
I clearly stated freestyling around the football areas as only a part of the meet. I said you could do your own thing but having something around a big crowd could be cool. Maybe a one day thing.

Also, freestyle soccer is not comparable to breakdancing or bikes. Those are different things. Comparing freestyle basketball to soccer is a fair comparison. To freestyle with a football or basketball you probably come from a soccer or basketball background and that will continue to be a trend simply because you need some ability with the ball to get started. Tell me how many freestylers never played footy? I bet nobody. Breakdancing and diving are ridiculous comparisons for too many reasons to list.

I disagree with the growth strategy around freestyle football. I'm not saying you have to go to football to grow, but what I am saying is that going AWAY from it completely as most you want want, is a recipe for negative growth. You're being too proud and ignorant if you think you're too good for the football audience. You should be using all sources to help growth.

I might not freestyle anymore but don't think I haven't been around this for long enough. I'm not a fool and know my business. the biggest problem for freestyle is the young, imature audience who doesn't know business and how to grow the sport.

Me. I've never played football in a team I wouldn't say I'm an amazing freestyler but I am somewhat decent.
Me too.
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: Adi on Sep 29, 2011, 03:44: PM
and honestly i know, the purpose of your post = get more members= forum becomes popular=your website does well =business/fame.
its not for freestyle. am i right or am i right?

the purpose of my post has nothing to do with my fame.  I don't expect to be known for anything to be honest.  I just want this site to do well.  I'm not looking to bank off it.  I would have ads all over this place if that was my goal.  Even when the site was really active, we never had ads bugging you.

If this wasn't for freestyle, I wouldn't have put my pride aside.  I've done whatever I could to make freestyle grow within this community.  Freestyle used to be a small part of Soccer Grip, then I ditched all of the soccer focus for freestyle.  Everything is pretty much gone from our website/forum besides the small soccer board.  I want to help freestyle grow and that's why I put tons of time into this site.  I don't like hearing a bunch of shit from you guys about my love for football.  Of course I love football, but it has nothing to do with my interest in freestyle.  I love both in different ways, and that's all it is.  I simply have a different idea on how freestyle growth can be helped.  I've been the most active member on this forum for a while now and I don't even have time to be on here to be honest.  I'm doing it for the well-being of the site, not profits or anything else.

Maybe one day you guys will stop thinking I only care about football and money.  Fucking pathetic.  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: BigMac on Sep 29, 2011, 10:43: PM
It was only tbc who said that lol
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Post by: Adi on Sep 30, 2011, 03:33: AM
It was only tbc who said that lol

 :great:
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: Sergio5 on Sep 30, 2011, 03:42: AM
Yeah, a meeting in New York would be so sick!!! 
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: L_I_S on Sep 30, 2011, 04:18: AM
and honestly i know, the purpose of your post = get more members= forum becomes popular=your website does well =business/fame.
its not for freestyle. am i right or am i right?
He wants his site to do well..who the hell would make a website and count on it to fail or at least not do their best to make it succeed. And I hope he does make money, I'm sure that if he did he would put even more time and effort into BF making it as good as possible.
You always have a smart ass comment but never a smart ass response.
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: Ricke on Sep 30, 2011, 07:25: AM
and honestly i know, the purpose of your post = get more members= forum becomes popular=your website does well =business/fame.
its not for freestyle. am i right or am i right?
He wants his site to do well..who the hell would make a website and count on it to fail or at least not do their best to make it succeed. And I hope he does make money, I'm sure that if he did he would put even more time and effort into BF making it as good as possible.
You always have a smart ass comment but never a smart ass response.

This.

Tbh adi is doing a good job, the forum could go better but adi has always tried to help the community out.
it must be frustrating as hell for him to see people having an opinion like tbc when he never has made any profit out of this website, he has never asked for our help to do anything neither has he been after fame.

He even let oli advertise his dvd on the front page.
I don't agree with the football thing but whatever, that may be your opinion.
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: DanTheMan on Sep 30, 2011, 08:50: AM
yeah i like you Adi!
but i like Savvy more ;) hahaha just kiddin man sorry
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: tbc on Sep 30, 2011, 06:52: PM
and honestly i know, the purpose of your post = get more members= forum becomes popular=your website does well =business/fame.
its not for freestyle. am i right or am i right?
He wants his site to do well..who the hell would make a website and count on it to fail or at least not do their best to make it succeed. And I hope he does make money, I'm sure that if he did he would put even more time and effort into BF making it as good as possible.
You always have a smart ass comment but never a smart ass response.
i just like to express my thoughts, not get involved in drama, there fore i dont respond lol. Maybe what i said about Adi's intentions was oversimple and sounded harsh. Sorry man. Thinking from an admin's POV maybe you are right. Just increase your freestyle knowledge. Will make you the awesomest ever!
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: BigMac on Sep 30, 2011, 10:32: PM
and honestly i know, the purpose of your post = get more members= forum becomes popular=your website does well =business/fame.
its not for freestyle. am i right or am i right?
He wants his site to do well..who the hell would make a website and count on it to fail or at least not do their best to make it succeed. And I hope he does make money, I'm sure that if he did he would put even more time and effort into BF making it as good as possible.
You always have a smart ass comment but never a smart ass response.
i just like to express my thoughts, not get involved in drama, there fore i dont respond lol. Maybe what i said about Adi's intentions was oversimple and sounded harsh. Sorry man. Thinking from an admin's POV maybe you are right. Just increase your freestyle knowledge. Will make you the awesomest ever!

well that's kind of dumb seeing as your posts seem to stir up some controversy eg sean, wfs and now this
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: tbc on Sep 30, 2011, 11:40: PM
and honestly i know, the purpose of your post = get more members= forum becomes popular=your website does well =business/fame.
its not for freestyle. am i right or am i right?
He wants his site to do well..who the hell would make a website and count on it to fail or at least not do their best to make it succeed. And I hope he does make money, I'm sure that if he did he would put even more time and effort into BF making it as good as possible.
You always have a smart ass comment but never a smart ass response.
i just like to express my thoughts, not get involved in drama, there fore i dont respond lol. Maybe what i said about Adi's intentions was oversimple and sounded harsh. Sorry man. Thinking from an admin's POV maybe you are right. Just increase your freestyle knowledge. Will make you the awesomest ever!

well that's kind of dumb seeing as your posts seem to stir up some controversy eg sean, wfs and now this
sean?
WFSL, no one responded to my post. and i only criticised their slow speed.
and this? you call this controversy? i already explained what i think.

i dont go into long debates, thats what i meant.
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: Tupac on Oct 01, 2011, 12:22: AM
and honestly i know, the purpose of your post = get more members= forum becomes popular=your website does well =business/fame.
its not for freestyle. am i right or am i right?
He wants his site to do well..who the hell would make a website and count on it to fail or at least not do their best to make it succeed. And I hope he does make money, I'm sure that if he did he would put even more time and effort into BF making it as good as possible.
You always have a smart ass comment but never a smart ass response.
+1
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: Adi on Oct 01, 2011, 06:43: AM
Thanks, LIS.   :great:

yeah i like you Adi!
but i like Savvy more ;) hahaha just kiddin man sorry

 :043:
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: JonatanFs on Oct 15, 2011, 06:23: AM
I'd go for Barcelona or Milan. Both available for cheap flights with Ryanair, more likely good weather and still not too far to the south.

I'm actually hired by Dan to do some research in Milan in october. My job is to see if Footwork Team is capable of creating a good time for visiting freestylers. Feedback follows later :)


It would have been cool!
Too bad the hotel prices and stuff are extremely high in July! :S
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: Palgi on Oct 19, 2011, 08:33: PM
So where is it going to be arranged? Or what are the possible locations for now?
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: Marko on Oct 19, 2011, 10:30: PM
So where is it going to be arranged? Or what are the possible locations for now?

I know that Milcsi will do his best to organise a meeting in Hungary, Budapest I think.
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: -KB_FrEEsTyLeR- on Oct 31, 2011, 11:19: PM
I live 45 mins away from the city centre
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Post by: Marko on Nov 01, 2011, 02:12: AM
+1 for you.
Do you visit Milcsi and the rest?
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: 3ussian on Nov 01, 2011, 03:09: AM
What about kuala lumpur... Wffc was there couple of mOnths ago..
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Post by: DanTheMan on Nov 01, 2011, 09:27: AM
yeah great idea man. convenient and accesible
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Post by: enisfs on Nov 01, 2011, 11:36: PM
Italy !
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Post by: tokofreestyler on Nov 04, 2011, 03:30: AM
SPAIN, Barcelona! :) i nice place to do freestyle , the hotels are very cheap  :lol_hitting:
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: Patrick Edwards on Nov 15, 2011, 05:10: AM
So are we decided on Hungary?
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: SvenF on Nov 15, 2011, 06:36: AM
I'd love to do a tour...Visiting multiple countries and doing a freestyle film about it...would be dope as a kiwi.
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: Reynoldz on Nov 15, 2011, 06:48: AM
So is it going to be Hungary? We'd need to know soon for booking,etc.
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: Marko on Nov 15, 2011, 06:48: AM
That's a good idea Sven, it will take you a year or two tho. But I would love to watch it.

And yeah, can we make a shortlist of possible locations?
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: Patrick Edwards on Nov 15, 2011, 07:33: AM
The actual possibilities that I can seed are:
- Italy
- Hungary (Budapest)
- Spain

Personally, I'd like to do in one of the first two as they're both quite big freestyle landmarks.
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: Marko on Nov 15, 2011, 10:47: PM
I would pick Italy or Hungary too.

From what I've seen on videos, both countries have some amazing locations I would love to visit. Sure, Spain is cool also, but Italy and Hungary are closer, which means cheaper.  :)

For those who are interested in Hungary option, join the Facebook group, Milcsi will post all info in it.  :)
Here's the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hungarianfreestylemeeting/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/hungarianfreestylemeeting/)
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: Knnthh on Nov 16, 2011, 01:53: AM
Hungary would be nice... :)
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Post by: AzagraFS on Nov 16, 2011, 03:26: AM
I vote Spain....Barcelona....is a good site jeje
Title: Re: SUMMER MEETING 2012?
Post by: JavierP on Dec 11, 2011, 06:13: AM
Madrid ( Spain )