Shutter Speed explores the artistic overlaps of photography and skateboarding through the eyes of Axel Serrat. Capable of handling steep hills, street spots and crosstown commutes, his versatile new 34" pro model provides a unique vehicle to pursue physical and visual expression on board and behind the lens. Join Axel as he is propelled through his hometown of Barcelona to capture unseen angles while blending multiple styles of skateboarding.
Shutterspeed
by Axel Serrat
FT. THE AXEL SERRAT PRO 34" CROSSCUT
Shutterspeed
by Axel Serrat
Shutterspeed explores the artistic overlaps of photography and skateboarding through the eyes of Axel Serrat. Capable of handling steep hills, street spots and crosstown commutes, his versatile new 34" pro model provides a unique vehicle to pursue physical and visual expression on board and behind the lens. Join Axel as he is propelled through his hometown of Barcelona to capture unseen angles while blending multiple styles of skateboarding.
Video: Blai Costa | Photo: Axel Serrat
Cover Photo: David Susko | Direction: Nate Shute
Axel Serrat Signature Products
L: 34.00" | W: 9.00" | WB: 15.75"
This all-terrain setup is at home in the hills and built to handle any spot. A scaled down version of Axel's 39” model, the lighter, more responsive shape offers better pop and control at street spots while providing ample stability to slash down the steepest hills.
L: 39.00" | W: 9.25" | WB: 19.00 - 20.50"
Axel Serrat's signature shape with a mellow concave and multiple wheelbase options make this a versatile hybrid for flatground, downhill, and tricks at speed.
L: 34.00" | W: 9.00" | WB: 15.75"
This all-terrain setup is at home in the hills and built to handle any spot. A scaled down version of Axel's 39” model, the lighter, more responsive shape offers better pop and control at street spots while providing ample stability to slash down the steepest hills.
L: 39.00" | W: 9.25" | WB: 19.00 - 20.50"
Axel Serrat's signature shape with a mellow concave and multiple wheelbase options make this a versatile hybrid for flatground, downhill, and tricks at speed.
Shutter Speed Zine
GIFT WITH PURCHASE
While supplies last, every Axel Serrat Pro 34" Crosscut Complete comes with a limited edition Shutterspeed Zine, filled with 48 pages of Axel’s personal favorite photos from his past three years of travel and skateboarding. Each copy is hand signed and numbered by Axel himself.
Always attracted to any scene, no matter the place or the context, I realized how images can flirt with my brain. You can find beauty anywhere, from trash to nature. In these times of rushed living, we see so much every day. We don't look at pictures anymore, we consume them, we don't listen to music, we consume it, along with most other sensory enjoyments. There's no processing, just quick glances.
Photography has taught me to look closely, to understand why some images expand my mind. It took time and a lot of trial and error to get there, just like with skateboarding. You just keep trying and learning from your mistakes. With patience, you get better, and it makes you feel better too.
From the Zine
The interrelation between skateboarding and photography is undeniable. Skateboarding is aesthetic and every style is different. The position and style of the body, the environment, whether it's natural or manmade, gives a strong visual meaning to that interrelation.
Because of this, skateboarding slowly pulled me towards photography, first by just shooting tricks, then by training my eye to take better photos. It gave me the chance to travel and see the world. I am still amazed by how the beauty of a place is molded by so many factors; the architecture, the flora and fauna, the climate, the geography, the culture, the light...
It's all about that, enjoying the moment, whatever it is. Those are the moments that make us feel alive, and more human. When I'm on top of a mountain watching how the light shapes everything, it's unmistakable that everything is related. It's a priceless visual experience because part of the force of this universal beauty lies in the fact that it is ephemeral.
Thank You Photography,
Thank You Skateboarding,
Axel Serrat
Shutterspeed Zine
GIFT WITH PURCHASE
While supplies last, every Axel Serrat Pro 34" Crosscut Complete comes with a limited edition Shutterspeed Zine, filled with 48 pages of Axel’s personal favorite photos from his past three years of travel and skateboarding. Each copy is hand signed and numbered by Axel himself.
From the Zine
The interrelation between skateboarding and photography is undeniable. Skateboarding is aesthetic and every style is different. The position and style of the body, the environment, whether it's natural or manmade, gives a strong visual meaning to that interrelation.
Because of this, skateboarding slowly pulled me towards photography, first by just shooting tricks, then by training my eye to take better photos. It gave me the chance to travel and see the world. I am still amazed by how the beauty of a place is molded by so many factors; the architecture, the flora and fauna, the climate, the geography, the culture, the light...
Always attracted to any scene, no matter the place or the context, I realized how images can flirt with my brain. You can find beauty anywhere, from trash to nature. In these times of rushed living, we see so much every day. We don't look at pictures anymore, we consume them, we don't listen to music, we consume it, along with most other sensory enjoyments. There's no processing, just quick glances.
Photography has taught me to look closely, to understand why some images expand my mind. It took time and a lot of trial and error to get there, just like with skateboarding. You just keep trying and learning from your mistakes. With patience, you get better, and it makes you feel better too.
It's all about that, enjoying the moment, whatever it is. Those are the moments that make us feel alive, and more human. When I'm on top of a mountain watching how the light shapes everything, it's unmistakable that everything is related. It's a priceless visual experience because part of the force of this universal beauty lies in the fact that it is ephemeral.
Thank You Photography
Thank You Skateboarding,
Axel Serrat
