Alex Hiam Pro Q+A 1st - 8th of December - Pro Q&A - BMX Forums / Message Boards

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Posts: 437

Joined: 10/22/2006

Location: Worcester, GBR

11/30/2011 12:41 PM
Edited Date/Time: 12/1/2011 2:58 PM

Vital BMX is getting a bit more organized with our forum Q&As. We'll be giving you a chance to interview two people a month. It could be a pro rider, an company owner, a product designer, a contest organizer, a filmier, etc. Each person will answer questions for one week. Get stoked!

First up we have Colony pro rider Alex Hiam. Alex is at the forefront of the youth movement in BMX. At only 16-years-old, he's already on Colony's pro team, has a signature frame, and is throwing down some of the most impressive park riding in the world.

Ask your questions below!

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www.chriswilmshurst.com
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WildBycyclist666

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Posts: 2737

Joined: 6/14/2011

Location: Victorville/Hi Desert/Shit Town, CA USA

11/30/2011 10:57 PM

So your one of the youngest riders in the game...

What's your input on Sean Ricany? I know you guys have totally different style but there's rumors on each of you guys..

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dav1dkesss

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Posts: 2

Joined: 10/23/2011

Location: Los Gatos, CA USA

11/30/2011 11:16 PM

Do you have any cavaties?

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Shakesman69

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Posts: 4124

Joined: 2/23/2010

Location: The land of Oz, AUS

11/30/2011 11:42 PM

What is your opinion of hervey bay skatepark and the locals?

Do you prefer trucks or nacs.

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Scramble Motherfuckers.

MOTF - Best Ever

http://www.crispystream.com/

multirida-faah-evaah

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Posts: 218

Joined: 5/1/2011

Location: AUS

11/30/2011 11:45 PM

what got you into riding, and when?

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Chainreactioncycles - best customer service

WTP.C2011

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Posts: 1

Joined: 12/1/2011

Location: AUS

12/1/2011 1:52 AM

umm i started riding about the same time as i saw you at the brownsy comp about 4 years ago or something. how much would you say you've improved your riding since then.

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jamie cole

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Posts: 1763

Joined: 11/29/2009

Location: WOKINGHAM, GBR

12/1/2011 2:48 AM

How much do you ride?
If you could go to any place in the world to ride where would it be?

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Paulo Jorge_Almeida

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Posts: 2

Joined: 5/10/2011

Location: Maputo, MOZ

12/1/2011 4:03 AM

How do you balance school and riding ?

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Chance_Brejnakowski

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Posts: 1

Joined: 1/30/2011

Location: AUS

12/1/2011 4:33 AM
Edited Date/Time: 12/1/2011 4:34 AM

Where do you see your self in 5 years! x

And... how do you make the perfect Coffee?

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coathangerabortion

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Posts: 11

Joined: 2/17/2011

Location: Naples, FL USA

12/1/2011 5:51 AM

whats your favorite lolly!? if you know what i mean wink

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Gabedabmxboy

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Posts: 2

Joined: 10/7/2010

Location: Eugene, OR USA

12/1/2011 7:44 AM

Dear Alex,
I'm 13 years old from Eugene, Oregon, USA and although you are an Australian rider I really look up to you, mainly because you so good, but it seems like you're really chill.
My question to you is;
How did you do it? How did you become so good in such little time? I mean you've been riding for 5 or so years, and I know people that have rode for 6 or 7 and they can't double whip, or do all the tech stuff you do, and they can't blast as high. So yeah, just How'd you do it? What gets you motivated?
-Gabe

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"You were born an original, don't die a copy."

bombsquadmilitia

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Posts: 1

Joined: 11/29/2010

Location: Albion, NY USA

12/1/2011 9:03 AM

how would you describe how bmx makes you feel,and whats makes it most worth it.

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SamiBmx

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Posts: 1

Joined: 12/1/2011

Location: GBR

12/1/2011 9:39 AM

i'm having trouble with getting new knee pads, what ones are you running and why, seeing as your roughly the same age.

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keironw74

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Posts: 2108

Joined: 5/16/2010

Location: Aberdeen, GBR

12/1/2011 10:14 AM

who is your favourite rider both in park and street?

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haribo123

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Posts: 1

Joined: 11/28/2011

Location: GBR

12/1/2011 10:31 AM

did u learn some different tricks at once

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AllenBMX

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Posts: 161

Joined: 3/24/2009

Location: Onondaga, MI USA

12/1/2011 10:36 AM

Tell me the truth alex... are you what willis was ACTUALLY talking about?

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Jesper_Norgren

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Posts: 1

Joined: 6/4/2011

Location: Stockholm, SWE

12/1/2011 11:31 AM

For how long have you been riding? smile

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hillsterr-

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Posts: 9

Joined: 11/22/2011

Location: GBR

12/1/2011 11:37 AM

how long did it take you too learn 360' flat? silly ?

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when i'm on my bike everything slows down....

Paul_Fischer

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Posts: 2

Joined: 12/1/2011

Location: DEU

12/1/2011 11:45 AM

who´s your best german friend?
will u bring me an icebreak next year if u come to bmx masters?

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BMXNGirls

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Posts: 1

Joined: 9/5/2011

Location: Naples, FL USA

12/1/2011 12:03 PM

i got a cavity from your frame. sad

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ReeganABD

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Posts: 1

Joined: 12/1/2011

Location: NZL

12/1/2011 12:22 PM

What do you most enjoy: Park, Street, or Dirt?
and Who inspires you most to ride?

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alio_hype

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Posts: 2

Joined: 11/25/2011

Location: GBR

12/1/2011 12:35 PM

How do you like your eggs in the morning ? cool

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Ohnoeitsfunday

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Joined: 5/25/2009

Location: Indian Head, MD USA

12/1/2011 12:53 PM

How do you double whip

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I live for the thrill and pushing my limits.

4GoTeNBiKeCo247

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Posts: 2

Joined: 7/27/2010

Location: USA

12/1/2011 2:46 PM

why did you start riding?

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ShamousBMX

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Posts: 5

Joined: 3/5/2011

Location: San Antonio, TX USA

12/1/2011 2:54 PM

why did you decide to start riding bmx rather than something else at such a young age?

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temecularider

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Posts: 30

Joined: 3/23/2011

Location: Temecula, CA USA

12/1/2011 3:03 PM

does having a park to ride everyday help you progress more?

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logan-h

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Posts: 3

Joined: 5/12/2010

Location: Las Vegas, NV USA

12/1/2011 3:48 PM

who or what got you into riding?

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(bmxjustforfun)no need to rush ;)

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Posts: 1

Joined: 11/20/2009

Location: El Paso, TX USA

12/1/2011 4:02 PM

Whats the biggest trick you done on your bike ?

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JO$H Foo

SoCalShreds

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Posts: 1860

Joined: 5/4/2011

Location: Tremonton, UT USA

12/1/2011 4:05 PM

How many hours do you ride a day. And everytime you ride to you try and push yourself, or do you have chill days where you dont throw any bangers?

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New bike check
My street edit!

ColonyBMX

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Posts: 47

Joined: 4/24/2007

Location: Brisbane, AUS

12/1/2011 4:27 PM

dav1dkesss wrote:
Do you have any cavaties?

Nah mate ! brush my teeth twice a day !! haha.

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www.colonybmx.com.au

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