Polo Videos

because your always looking for team mates ;)

Kev misses us, aw. Come to London Kev.

Kev, stay where you are, too many hosers here as it is.

http://vimeo.com/27651227

check out the lefty defending outside in from 2.30 - bad lefty, no biscuit!

Fixed gear riders just look shit.

Courts were definitely big. but i think the camera and its angle make it look bigger, especially wider, than reality. These weren't that much longer than Philly WHBPC 2009, around 160', with goals set out quite a bit from the back boards. But they were good boards so a hard, wide shot would still rebound all the way back in front of the net.

I actually think this court size is perfect (i like getting out of my saddle and sprinting, and i don't consider a 32x22 ratio on a flat surface all that exciting). unfortunately the game in the video above doesn't show it very well, pretty boring game. bigger courts = more pretty passing plays, and reduces the effectiveness of offensive blocking/interference as a strategy.

Our courts in toronto (the bigger of the two in NORTHSIDE 2011 TORONTO on Vimeo
) are even longer and wider. i hear the "dump and chase" complaint sometimes, but it's not much of a factor in competitive polo. It happens a bit near the end of a game by a team that has an advantage, but most people will play a possession strategy... it also happens with those players who feel the urge to shoot all the time from no matter where on the court. tends not to be who i choose as a teammate.

why do i end up writing essays when i post here ?

Is the rink in that video Trinity Bellwoods? That was a great size. I even enjoy playing lengthwise along the four tennis courts. Losing the ball was a pain, but it was fun as hell.

Sweet, Bilbao (awesome city):

Bike Polo Bilbao on Vimeo

Fuck yeah! And it's (it was?) really easy to get to on the ferry - a couple of days of giant chess and duty free tins. Let's get them to host something. Epic polo trip!

Yep, Guggenheim, old town, spot of surfing/wind sailing, in.

Widest court ever.

Rawbie Boardz - EP7 - Pender Bender on Vimeo

awesome intro.

when's our polo retreat cam?

Why does he come out of MAX at the begining?

http://vimeo.com/28128634

nice.

but Ween? really?

ha!

Ween rock. You're not ready for them

Seriously, best polo vid ever! No joke. That's the real side of bike polo.

Nice taxi.

amazing

nice.

but Ween? really?

ha!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1J6NWReYzWE

(and I'll say it again, awesome awesome video, Chan)

Police dog training camp.

boring polo = real life polo

great vid chan

http://vimeo.com/jonomarshall/lo2011

The save at around 3:20 is so awesome.

M&M's Bike Polo Commercial 1983 - YouTube

Glossy edit...

Ghetto Bike Polo - Pott Poloturnier Dortmund 2011 on Vimeo