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Daer: The official account is at
youtube.com/urbanrunnersmx and
we have more than 100 videos along
with more than 4300 subscriptions.
But we also have accounts for other
members of the team which we’ll list
later on.
Subs are like gold dust these days
and 4300 isn’t bad at all. Is filming
and releasing new material
something of importance to UR?
Daer: Yes, it is important in part as
I studied some cinematic arts and
am basically in charge of most of the
videos of the team. But, also Joel
and Rocko have collaborated with
some videos. Apart from this, Josefo
and Lalo have been in charge of
most of the videos during this past
year.
When can we expect to see more
new video material from the team?
Daer: In the following days we’ll be
uploading a new video with some
people from other parts of the world
that I gathered with my camera
during the year.
Do you view Youtube as being a vital
tool for spreading the word?
Daer: It is a great tool for
diffusion and to let the world know
who you are. Youtube has helped
some members from the team to
have a worldwide projection.
Is it important for the team to get
exposure?
Daer: Not really. We make videos
for fun but it is always good to make
the most of these opportunities.
Do you have a favourite Parkour/
Freerunning video you’ve seen on
Youtube?
Daer: There are a lot of really good
videos on the web and it really is
impossible to choose just one.
How about other social networking
sites like Facebook and Twitter, do
you place importance on them?
Daer: Social networks are great
tools nowadays for our diffusion as
team as they help us to keep in
touch with other people.
Have you travelled as a team yet to
other countries? If yes, what
countries left a lasting impression?
Daer: We have never travelled as a
team to other countries as it is very
difficult as plane tickets are really
expensive here. The most recent
thing was the trip that Rocko and I
made a month ago to Brazil for the
Art of Motion event. It was a great
experience to meet lots of people
from other countries and spend
some time with them.
What countries would you like to
travel to in order to train and why?
Daer: Going to Lisses, France, is
something we would love to do
someday and also visiting the
United Kingdom is something we
want to do, as the community and
the level there is good.
Which individuals in the
international scene inspire you the
most?
Daer: Most of us are inspired by
Ilabaca’s style. We had the chance to
spend some time with him in 2008
and we learned so much. Another
of our favorites is Daniel Sampayo
from Spain. He came here in 2088
too, and we spent a lot of time with
him. He is really loved in this part of
the world.
What is your opinion of competition
within the scene?
Daer: Nobody believes in
competition seriously but at the
same time we think that it is a good
opportunity to meet people and
travel to many places.
How about commercialization
through advertising, film and
general media?
Daer: We have had the chance to
make commercials for many
different enterprises and it is always
good, as there are many people out
there working 24/7 in Parkour stuff
and it is a good chance for them to
make a living by doing what they
love.
“NONE OF US HAVE HAD ANY SERIOUS INJURIES
AS WE TRAIN WITH A LOT OF PRECAUTION AND
IN A RIGHT MANNER.”
Let’s say that you get a call from
Raspados TV who are planning
to film a commercial and include
Parkour athletes but they have to
wear crazy clown shoes and wear
face paint. They’ve put $200,000
on the table for the use of 5 of your
guys over a 3 day shoot. Do you take
it and provide 5 athletes from your
team with a decent payday, knowing
that you’ll be flamed by the
community for ‘selling out’. Or do
you pass up the opportunity for the
sake of staying ‘true’ and in turn, let
some other team do it?
Daer: We have already had similar
experiences and we have heard
things like these. They have said
that we sold ourselves or that we are
not following the philosophy but it
would be illogical not taking those
opportunities. Some of us believe
that it is better to live doing what
you love than being a traceur in an
office and just being able to train at
weekends.
That’s actually a good answer. What
do you love about Parkour &
Freerunning?
Daer: The unity and friendship with
the people made as a consequence
of Parkour training.
What do you hate about Parkour &
Freerunning?
Daer: The never ending discussion
about Parkour versus Freerunning
Do you guys ever worry about
getting injured?
Daer: No, we don’t usually worry
about it as we always train safely.
Have any of you suffered any
injuries? If yes, what happened?
Daer: None of us have had any
serious injuries as we train with a
lot of precaution and in a right
manner.
Is your team sponsored? If yes, by
who?
Daer: No, we are an independent
team. However, we have received a
lot of support from brands such as
Redbull and Nike.