Karl Poynter Off Shadow.

by: adam |


After quite a few years of service, Karl has left Shadow. Read what Karl has to say about it after the jump.

“After many years with The Shadow Conspiracy, I have decided it’s time for me to move on. I’m thankful for the opportunities presented by, and appreciative of the times I’ve spent with the Shadow crew. I’ve come to this conclusion by simply knowing I needed to go in a direction I would be 100% happy with. I am psyched to be part of an entirely new venture. This new project isn’t just about branding and image, but giving riders something they can believe in and fully support. I’m really excited about what this new project is going to bring to BMX and I think you will be, too!

Thanks,
-Karl Poynter“

Previously: Karl Poynter Skatepark Session.| Eastern Bikes: Best of Karl Poynter 2011| Karl Poynter Defends Vein BMX.

  • http://hugecock.com adam69

    He was probably tired of waiting on shadows freecoaster

  • http://Website wonka wash

    He’s prob gonna ride for Snafu

  • streets

    And the team gets better. Now if only Bonner could get over his whole 90′s “skulls are awesome” thing and put some serious work into making parts that don’t break rather than making them in 15,000 gaudy colors, it might turn into a decent company.

  • http://Website Mike Jones

    yeah prolly. im so fucking tired of waiting for it too. now its never going to happen. fuck.

  • yes!

    agreed 1000%. Spend some fucking time on your products. You know what more important than having 25 different grips? Having GOOD grips… quality over quantity.

  • http://thecomeup.net chung bitches

    the wording of that tweet makes it sound like an acrimonious split

    and if it isn’t supposed to be, then I think it proves twitter infact sucks balls

  • tim

    I love karl and i bet he has something way better coming along. Can’t wait to see what is next.

  • Stoked

    Who cares? Kid sucks anyways.

  • tim

    you have got to be kidding me. Karl is the best free coaster ever. Shadow lost a great rider and i’m sure karl is going to be doing something way better.

  • Sorbaro

    As long as Karl makes look then signature sponsors will not handle this. What about when they his forks? I thought they looked but Shadow lined them up then lit. Karl deserves free best lineup of years for upcoming starbucks.

  • http://Website south bay dre

    what?? LOL

  • diyo

    Are you a robot?

  • http://www.theshadowconspiracy.com Chadwick @ Shadow

    Don’t worry the freecoaster will live on. Seth K on the job!

  • yo tim

    tim, bruce chrisman is the best freecoaster ever, nuff said

  • http://bouncecup.com moe

    education fail

  • http://Website aao

    haha what??

    here’s to hoping this becomes a meme!!

  • …..

    could careless where karl goes. he will always be one of my favorite riders. i have been waiting on something new from him for a while and i can’t wait. stoked!

  • stoked

    karl actually can ride. he does way cooler lines and actually puts thought into his riding. lots of people hate cause of jealousy. he’s got tons of cool things going on with the shop too.

  • yur mum

    NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

  • streets

    Yeah but what about the skulls and the colors?*

  • http://Website jizz

    so basically he’s going to leave shadow for an even worse company because that’s what he does.

  • dan

    He’ll probably end up riding for Nitrous, Eastern’s lame parts company. Good move Karl.

  • larry

    he’ll probably end up riding for a better company. cause that’s what he does.

  • strongshlong

    look how cool danny looks haha this guy!

  • brah

    freecoasters are bad for your health, all they do is unteach how to balance and make you bash your knees a lot. ride a cassette you sillyasses

  • http://Website rob

    You guys are gonna love where hes next going. Lets just say this companies also been working on a freecoaster for a long time…

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Albert-Mercado/586815222 Albert Mercado

    Bummed on Karl leaving for sure. Dude is good on a bike.

  • Brett

    G-sport? If so, that’s cool.

  • http://thecomeupbmx.net Brad S

    if its gsport then, karl is even more badass, rock gspot everday son

  • http://goodmatt.tumblr.com Good

    animal.

  • http://Website LORD BYRON THE 3RD

    who cares all he does is backward this and that

  • Drew

    thirteen grips are the best geips i’ve ever had…..

  • http://Website Bryon

    Is Lord Byron the 3rd BVD3 haha

  • http://Website Mike

    Believe it or not… brah… some people such as myself find freecoasters sooo much funner than cassettes! In the end, it’s all in the name of fun anyway!

  • http://Website Mikey

    Believe it or not… brah… some people such as myself find freecoasters sooo much funner than cassettes! In the end, it’s all in the name of fun anyway

  • mr. wizard

    this is a puzzle. re-arrange the words and it makes sense, somehow. . . . . i think.

  • Michael

    Believe it or not… brah… some people such as myself find freecoasters sooo much funner than cassettes! In the end, it’s all in the name of fun anyway!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Randy

    Kids a prissy ass bitch, sounds like an immature baby with that press release. No professionalism.

  • andy

    karl is a badass on a bike and doesnt matter what company he rides for he is always about having fun and producing good riding for everyone to drool over . cant wait to see what he has in store for this year

  • dorian

    ian scwarts is the best coaster.and no such thing as bad parts just sloppy shitty riders.dont hate on companies cuz you dont like what they are or stand for grow up and quit being hipocritical.shameful kids.ha.

  • steeve j

    andy, you’re retarded

  • clay

    Andy is right. Anyone talking shit is jealous cuz they couldn’t hold a candle to karl. Whatever Karl has up his sleeve is sure to be dope and i can’t wait. And this website is pure shit and is literally the worst thing in bmx. Suck my dick, everyone.

  • DAN

    Who cares about karl pointless? Kid is a total douche and is seriously boring as hell to watch.

  • Jeremy

    Totally agree with Clay!