We’re happy to current the official video recap of this yr’s Warriors Weekend, the Sci–Fi Version, which befell on the picturesque shore of Lake Lugano again in September. Organised by the mighty Warriors Household, a Lugano-based crew courting again to 1996 & extra not too long ago a non-profit affiliation, the occasion, which has a robust emphasis on stay music, has seen rising numbers of loyal followers in attendance annually, two of which – Dave Morgan & Peter Murphy – we requested to replicate on this yr’s sci-fi-themed extravaganza. The video was filmed by Riccardo Gabella, Andrés Bignasca & Alejandro Caceres & edited by Andrés Bignasca. Under, additionally, you will discover images by Roy Clavadetscher.
Dave Morgan
I attended the Warriors Weekend in Lugano for the primary time this summer time – a pit cease on my approach all the way down to the Vladimir Movie Competition. I’ve been wanting to go to this place for a few years and my expensive good friend Alex (Forbes) very kindly hosted me, exhibiting me not simply the native skate spots, but additionally some actual good hikes on the encompassing mountains. It’s such a surreal and exquisite location, and mixing this with some equally lovely skateboarding was good. Located on the shores of Lake Lugano, the 2 mini-ramps set the scene for 3 days of idyllic scenes, sunsets and even a stable Danzig cowl band. I’ve been a giant fan of the Warriors household for a very long time and have at all times beloved their output and vitality, so making it to the weekend needed to be performed. The Sci-Fi Version was hilarious – a lot enjoyable and creativity. Be it tinfoil costumes and visors or HENGE blowing the roof off the membership with their prog-rock wizard funk, Warriors Weekend was actually one thing out of this world. The calibre of skating was ridiculous additionally – the locals are actually fucking good there. Martino (Cattaneo), Schianta (Lepori) and co. all effortlessly destroyed the ramp, not with out the assistance nevertheless, of the mighty Jean Jaques crew from Belgium. Cheers to Livio Gritti, Fede Boldini, Kevin Blaser and the Household for placing on such an thrilling and healthful occasion. I’ll see you on the lake subsequent yr.
Peter Murphy
I met the Warriors on a visit to Barcelona final April after which went on tour with them once more in June. By way of mates / Instagram, I heard about WW23 (Warriors Weekend 2023) and needed to go. It was nicely definitely worth the five-hour prepare journey – numerous buddies, music and skating and the climate was pretty. They’d the perfect contest format for skating for my part – only a jam with three or 4 folks at a time, with some greatest trick periods and humorous challenges. So clearly I used to be planning on coming to WW24, besides there was the opening occasion at Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne the identical weekend, which left me with a troublesome determination. In the long run, it was clear that each one my mates could be in Lugano, in order that’s the place I went. It was an excellent selection. The skating was even higher than final yr and even nearer to the lake, which I hadn’t thought doable. The music was nice once more, particularly the Misfits cowl set, and there have been much more folks I knew than final yr. The Belgians came visiting in a full van after which went on to Croatia. The Habash boys have been there preserving it severe as at all times – enterprise solely. Basel was there, spreading the syndrome, as was the Bern squad – Ramon (Notz) introduced residence the trophy, ending Child’s successful streak. Adriano (Alves) and Bambino Lucio received all the things else, as anticipated. Total, it was a blast and I give many because of Fede, Livio, Kevin and the remainder of the Warriors for organising it repeatedly. For those who’re on the lookout for a good time in a beautiful place, you recognize the place to be subsequent September!
