K-Swiss "Flux" Commercial

chris- · Post by **chris-** » 10 Feb 2007 17:11

wow totally amazing.
Can't wait on it to see it on tv.

btw did vasek the backflip twist or was it a stunt man?

QuantumBalance · Post by **QuantumBalance** » 11 Feb 2007 02:01

Dude, that was VASEK of course. I can't believe you're asking that question. You didn't know he was an expert gymnast as well? Also, you probably didn't see he actually rolls and smokes an entire blunt mid-acrobatics. Look Closer.

OF COURSE ITS THE SAME PERSON. THEY ARE WEARING THE SAME CLOTHES!

<3
Sam

chris- · Post by **chris-** » 11 Feb 2007 04:54

Sorry that im not such a stalker like u.

In the video worldmosphere 3 Is vasek trying a headstand with 2 guys, therefore I'm asking.

And yes I forgot that stuntman wears everytime totally other clothes than the real actors.

jay7 · Post by **jay7** » 11 Feb 2007 07:05

That is awesome! I hope this gets alot more people into footbag! And hell, a big long shot, K-Swiss actually designing footbag shoes! The more the merrier.

blitz · Post by **blitz** » 11 Feb 2007 13:24

Shut up, Sam.

To the best of my knowledge the gymnast wasn't intended to look like Vasek at all; just a funny coincidence- you know, both blonde and same hair-length- it never occured to us on set. If you'll notice, we are both in the background (through the monkey bars) while the gymnast is in the foreground. The basis of the commercial was that Vasek and I were having a little session, while our friends hung out in the monkey bars and what not. it changed a bit in the cutting room, but that's just how it goes. In all, I think it's a pretty slick ad.

thanks for all the comments. it was quite the opportunity, and hopefully will lead to more. I thought they portrayed footbag in a very cool way- not as some fringe sport but as a lifestyle, which is the purpose of the brand.

peace
eli

QuantumBalance · Post by **QuantumBalance** » 11 Feb 2007 14:25

Sorry that im not such a stalker like u

Shut up, Sam.

PWNED!!

BalinorNZ · Post by **BalinorNZ** » 18 Feb 2007 22:36

Ellis you are a credit to the sport, massive props for getting hooked up with this and even more props for letting Vasek get in on it to, let's face it, he can really sell footbag.

This could be one of the most instrumental things done for the spreading of footbag, my hat goes off to you.

Splint · Post by **Splint** » 19 Feb 2007 14:49

Obligatory "footbag is selling out" post.

Just kidding. Cool stuff. Though how come the shoe companies that we have used for years don't want to do anything like this?

xXLoss_of_ControlXx · Post by **xXLoss_of_ControlXx** » 19 Feb 2007 15:02

cause they want money right now and they dont want to invest and hope it becomes a gigantic sport they can sponser in the future.

just maybe

jon · Post by **jon** » 19 Feb 2007 17:02

QuantumBalance wrote:How does it make footbag look really good? They show more shoe than bag, the cinematography is wack.

I thought it made footbag look good because it seemed like Vasek was having so much fun. I think showing good skill mixed with fun might encourage others to give it a try. It beats some half naked guy getting pissed about dropping a bag :p

mikeanello · Post by **mikeanello** » 23 Feb 2007 14:19

jon wrote:It beats some half naked guy getting pissed about dropping a bag :p

Exactly. If you associate footbag with anything positive, it makes footbag look good. And a commercial that shows a bunch of young adults jumping around having a good time gives off a positive vibe.

Most of the laymen I have shown footbag video too have made the same comment, "Do they have to do it without their shirt on?" I always reply with, "It gets in the way."

Peace.