Capitalize: THE DOCUMENTARY

Capitalize: The Documentary from Craig McCallion on Vimeo.

Last year I was fortunate to be invited to MC a local rail jam hosted by friend Craig McCallion. I had obviously heard about Capitalize at the Clocktower before and attended in years past, but it was the first year that I would be participating. 

I can remember showing up to do my thing and was completely taken aback by the size of the setup and how well everything was put together. All the final details were coming together at this point and the Half Cab crew resemble a little army of ants bustling around making sure of it. Before I knew it, the mic was given to me and away we went, Capitalize 7 would go down in the books as the best one yet. The riding was absolutely amazing; it was big, it had style, and shit got technical! 

In watching Capitalize: The Documentary, not only was I able to relive last year's experience but it also helped paint the bigger picture for me. Like I said, when I showed up last year I had no idea what I had walked into. As the night progressed, I couldn't believe the amount of work, dedication, and seamless teamwork demonstrated by the Half Cab crew as a whole. It worked like a well-oiled machine that just kept going and going. By the end of it, I had to ask Craig: "how the fuck do you do it?". And his answer was simply "I don't know, we just do." (Although, the after-party debauchery that followed at Babylon provided more answers than Craig would readily admit)...

Nevertheless, this documentary goes a long way in telling the story of how something very small and humble can come to take on a life of its own. Any person with a brain and a heart should watch this video to appreciate what can be gained from love and the unbreakable spirit of fraternity.

All I can say now is that I'm very excited for what's next. THIS SATURDAY IS THE NEXT CHAPTER, CAPITALIZE 8 - SAME PLACE SAME TIME. SEE YOU ALL THERE!! CH-CH-CHYEAH!!

Winches and Stitches: the movie.

Charlie Locks from Craig McCallion on Vimeo.

This is the follow up to the story and pictures from Winches and stitches I published back in April when we had a winch session in the Rideau Canal. In addition to some really good snaps, the whole day was also being documented on video. Hear the full story from the boy himself!

Lipsmack goes off!

On friday night my dudes at Half Cab Productions held it down at Babylon Nightclub in Ottawa, Ont., for the Canadian video release party of Slingshot's Lipsmack! The video was super well received with many partygoers eager get on the water and see what all the fun is about!! Special thanks to Craig McCallion, Babylon, Slingshot, Slaysh, and the Derome's for putting this thing together! For more photos, please visit www.halfcab.ca

LIPSMACK coming to Ottawa!

The most important and progressive wakeboard film of recent memory is set for it's canadian debut on June 1, 2012, at Babylon Nightclub in Ottawa, Ont!!

This is LIPSMACK's first official canadian video release party, and the film has been receiving some rave reviews since its world premiere in Orlando, Florida, just two weeks ago. For anybody who has ever doubted wakeboarding as a legitimate board sport needs to watch this movie! The film offers an incredible vision of where wakeboarding is now, and where it can go. 

LIPSMACK x VIDEO RELEASE PARTY

HALF CAB x SLINGSHOT x BABYLON NIGHTCLUB

JUNE 1 x OTTAWA x 317 BANK ST x $5 COVER

Five Q's with Craig McCallion

1. So after two full-feature wakeboard films Legit and What UP, what’s next for Half Cab Productions?

As of now there’s no real master plan for another film per say. All I know is that I want to keep pushing it when it comes to riding and filming. I’d like to keep posting fresh content on my blog as the summer goes on. And I guess we’ll see what we have when it’s all said and done.

2. How was the off-season? Rumor has it that it wasn’t much of an off-season for you with snowboarding, Thailand, Australia, and everything in between.

Yeah, the off-season was super sick. I got to snowboard early in the season and then took off for my honeymoon through Australia and Thailand. First stop was Cables Wake Park in Penrith (a.k.a. Sydney) then I headed up the coast to Bli Bli and rode Go Wake Park. In between we checked out a bunch of the little coastal cities and got a few days of surfing in. From there it was off to Thai Wake Park in Bangkok. The whole Thailand experience was simply amazing! TWP is just an unreal place to ride. So after about a month on the road, it was nice to be home and chill with my dog Rusty. It was really to cool to jump from one season to the other and then back again, the last few weeks of snowboarding were also super fun.

3. While on the subject of cable parks and flex boards, how have they come to change the game for you?

Coming from a snowboard background, the idea of riding park on a wakeboard just makes a lot of sense. Cable parks are cheaper, and I’m mostly into riding rails anyway as opposed to riding a wake. It just makes wakeboarding that much more appealing to me as a snowboarder especially with a flex board.  It provides that snowboard feel that I was always looking for.

4. “Zeaching”. What is it? Do you agree with it? Could it help legitimize wakeboarding as the ‘fourth’ boardsport. Your thoughts.

I’ve always used the term ‘no trick’ which I guess is what the kids are calling ‘zeaching’ these days. I guess if I were to define it, it’s that gray area between a nosepress and a noseslide, or an indy versus a tindy. I understand that everyone does it, but wakeboarders should be conscious of it and try to keep it to a minimum, especially if you’re going to call yourself a pro. And if we do that, I think it will help wakeboarding get more respect from other board sports.

5. What are you looking forward to this upcoming wake season?

The Ottawa video release party for LIPSMACK, Winching, the Derome Cable, riding the Rideau, friends, cottages, Sunday Fundays at the Beach Club, road trips, Wake dans Rue, building/hitting new setups, filming…etc. etc. etc.

Half Cab'n Thailand!

Last month, my good friend Craig McCallion at Half Cab Productions took the liberty of spending his month-long honeymoon odyssey through the lands of Australia and Thailand. (Editor's note: You know you've scored the right girl when she's cool with spending a few days at a cable park AND has no problem taking over filming duties. Big ups to Nicole!)

Anyways, I was super stoked Craig got the chance to check out Thai Wake Park. He was even lucky enough to shred their newest feature (pictured above). But of course the highlight of the park has got to be the kickers, they are simply the BEST! Check out Craig making good use of them with this Nicholas Muller inspired Japan FS rodeo...

Japan in Thailand from Craig McCallion on Vimeo.

#Capitalize7 love from SBC!

"In the heart of Ottawa, at the Clocktower Brew Pub, a snowboarding event in it's 7th year is taking place. Every year Craig McCallion from Half Cab has pushed the set up to be better and even though Capitalize is the first time they are touching snow every season, the riders have to be on their game. The whole vibe of the competition is different than most; it's invite only and they break up all the competitors into heats and the top two guys and one girl from each one moves on to the finals. It's also judged more on style and consistency, instead of competitors trying the entire night to land the one big trick. Presented by Half Cab Productions, Tommy & Lefebvre, and Rossignol, Capitalize at the Clocktower has been a staple to the Ontario snowboard scene and one of the few that offers up a cash prize for the winners. Look forward to Capitalize 8 next year. I'm sure it will be an even bigger and better set up. Watch the video for all the highlights and to see who takes it. Thanks to Tyler Ashbee and Alex Beebe for the film and edit." - www.snowboardcanada.com

Ready for #Capitalize7?

Capitalize at the Clock Tower 6- Ottawa Rail Jam Oct. 23 2010 from Alex Copp on Vimeo.

TOMORROW NIGHT come check out the 7th annual #Capitalize at the Clocktower snowboard and ski jib contest! I myself will have the pleasure of being your host for the evening on the mic, should be fun. This annual invite-only contest has become a staple in the local Ottawa snow scene, and has come to attract riders from all over the province of Ontario and neighbouring Quebec. You know these kids are gonna bring their A-game with some dollars on the line and a shit ton of prizes to win.

Details:

7:00 - 10:00 p.m. x qualifying heats (jam format)

10:00 p.m. x FINALS x AFTER PARTY @ BABYLON NIGHTCLUB

Capitalize 7.

.season opener.

#Capitalize7

Half Cab freshness!

Check out these two new fresh edits from Craig McCallion and Half Cab Productions!


Big Bang 2011 from Craig McCallion on Vimeo.


Beach Clubbin from Craig McCallion on Vimeo.

www.halfcab.ca

What Up Tease III: theboomboxdream.com edition feat. Justin and Johny Bonney

What Up Tease III feat. Johny and Justin Bonney from Johny Bonney on Vimeo.
Got the keys to the editing room courtesy of Half Cab Productions and produced this little video for y'alls viewing pleasure. This is the third and final tease for Craig McCallion's What Up video before its premiere this FRIDAY JUNE 17th 2011 at Babylon Night Club! See you all there!

SBC love

(What Up getting some love from SBC wakeboard magazine)

What Up! - teaser

What Up Tease I from Craig McCallion on Vimeo.

Check out this teaser for the new video Craig McCallion and Half Cab Productions have put together showcasing Ottawa's local wake scene. This is Craig's second full length release after producing Legit the movie in 2009. The production quality on this new video is crazy with everything being in full HD and then some. Justin and I are super stoked to be a part of this project with a chance to showcase some of the footage we got last year during our 4th stint at the CWC together. WHAT UP will be available for FREE download following it's official release party at Bablyon nightclub in Ottawa, ON on June 17th, 2011. Stay tuned to halfcab.ca for some fresh news, as well as THE BOOMBOX DREAM for some fresh BOOMBOX touched teasers as well...