"Inline skating activates my creativity: it is a true gift! My responsibility is to share."
The July 2022 GAHSP Digital Cover documents the dynamics and the connecting power of the skater scene in Paris through the initial meeting of Franck Steve Ngako and Jorys on the 6th of May at Siege Groupe Le Monde.
Disclaimer: this cover is a digital experience bound to real-time events and relationships, therefore cannot be replicated.
GAHSP in conversation with Franck Steve Ngako.
THE STORY
Profession:
Film Director & Founder of LAFLAIME
Current Location:
Paris
Your story as a skater:
I started skating in 2011 while filming friends from my team “Rolling Monkeys”.
THE COVER
What are values that you gained from skating that you make use of in your everyday life?
It’s a way for me to feel free: physically and mentally. A good source of inspiration for projects. Take good care of the body and mind, they need to be in good shape. The body never lies, listen to it when it talks to you!
GENESIS
What it means...
Authenticity
For me that means it is about what you create is unique.
Unity
The best way is to skate with my friends. We communicate without talking, our body language and our tricks is the way to go.
Risk
The only thing you risk when you try is to be better after your fall, so keep trying.
Responsibility
Inline skating activates my creativity: it is a true gift! My responsibility is to share.
Creativity
Is truly like love coming from heart.
Training
Make you disciplined.
Routine
No way - because everyday is unique.
Celebration
Give me the power to do better next time.
THE CONVERSATION
How does the skater community help you evolve as an individual?
Every skater has his own style and level and you have yours that makes you unique, and you can notice your individuality.
How does being part of a skater community influence the way you form new relationships?
Makes me communicative mostly because that is the way to keep good vibes in relationships.
Volume VI, Issue BOARD.
Photography: @got.raw
Styling: @iamsalimb
Creative Direction: @juliahorvath.concept
Production: @gahspsystems
Written and Edited by Julia Horvath
Image Courtesy of GAHSP Media