Breathtaking photographs of the champions of action sports

Luci is a professional stuntwoman based in LA who is currently working on the fifth instalment of the Bourne spy thriller franchise. “I want to inspire people to chase their dreams, to never give up and to do what they love”

“It is a scary sport and even if you are 100% physically capable of something, your mind often gets in the way, so it is a great feeling to overcome that fear.” 

Riding how, when and where he wants, Minnesota-born Ryan Paul has been named as "one of the most progressive names in urban snowboarding." Paul says, “I just love fresh air and the elements. I love how beautiful it is. I get inspired when I’m outside and when I’m active and having fun.”  

Ben Selway, Action Sports Photographer travels the world photographing the most beautiful waves and creative surfers. He has worked with Nike, Billabong, Quiksilver, Rip Curl, Analog and Gravis among others. Ben Selway: “When I’ve been away, I feel as though I have some perspective on the world again and that there’s a lot more going on than just my little life in Cornwall.”  

Ben Selway: “In nature I feel alive with all of the wildlife around me. I love birds, they instantly bring a smile to my face.” 

Chad started BMX racing age 4 and was noticed by Premium BMX at age 15 whilst riding the parks and streets of San Diego.  In the past five years he has racked up an impressive wall of trophies and is at the forefront of BMX innovation. “I have so much fun doing it that nothing else gives me the same feeling. Just being on my bike keeps me sane... Anytime I’ve rode dirt jumps/trails, it’s given me this feeling I get that instantly brings me back to being a kid and why I love riding so much” 

An unassuming young skater from Switzerland who is attracting the attention of big brands by creating tricks and developing his own unique style. “If you can’t do something the way you imagine it currently, later on you might notice a way around it, which is exciting.”

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