Match Made in HEL 2014 - Connecting the skateboarders of East and West

For two days in October 2014 some of the best skateboarders from East and West were connected to share their passion on the top of the world at Helsinki Airport. This first-ever skate session was hosted by Arto Saari and his world-class crew. See the amazing footage of when these skaters got access to totally unique skate spots to test the limits of the gateway between East and West.
For more about this unique event, check out matchmadeinHEL.com or watch Arto’s introduction to Match Made in HEL here • Match Made in HEL 2014...
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HELSINKI AIRPORT is the gateway between Asia and Europe. Flying via Helsinki means that you are flying the shorter and faster northern route. Designed especially for transferring between Asian and European flights, it is consistently ranked among the best in Europe - and even in the world - by international airport quality surveys. Helsinki Airport is operated by Finavia, the company responsible for Finland’s airports and air navigation services. To learn more, visit www.finavia.fi/en/helsinki-air...
FINNAIR is one of the most innovative, safest and longest-operating airlines in the world, established in 1923. In recent years it has become a major airline in traffic between Asia and Europe, connecting 15 destinations in Asia to over 80 destinations in Europe. Finnair’s mission is to offer the smoothest connections in the northern hemisphere via Helsinki and the fastest and best network to the world from its home market. Learn more and book your flight at www.finnair.com/INT/GB/select-...
ARTO SAARI is a professional skateboarder born November 9, 1981 in Seinäjoki, Finland. He is known the world over for his legendary style and courage on a board. After blowing minds at the Skateboarding World Championships in Germany 1998, Arto moved to the US at 17 years-old to further his skateboarding career. His progressive video parts over the next few years changed the face of skateboarding. Arto truly pushed the limits of what was possible on a skateboard and in 2001, after countless amazing tricks and a few near-death experiences, was named Thrasher Magazine's Skateboarder of the year - skateboarding's highest honor.
Arto continues to evolve as skateboarder, and his passion has grown to encompass skateboard photography, and indeed all aspects of photography. His photo work has been described a visual diary; a pictorial history of his incredible journey, those Arto has inspired along the way.
For more info and to view Arto's photography, visit www.artosaari.com.

[@dennyfader7559]

Props to Arto and Finnair! So amazing to see all these cultures coming together and skating a spot we could only dream of skating.

[@ilfantasticobananajothesci3922]

still the same watch after your friends

[@lastdonuts]

Thats dope, I never would have imagined someone would actually get to skate an airport these days, its like something out of a Tony Hawk game. Much respect to Finnair and the Helsinki airport

[@billyreich8057]

This is so rad, props to arto and finnair

[@volcanope]

This is the coolest skate video i've ever seen

[@torrent820]

Astounding video. This would NEVER happen in the US! Awesome to see Finland is so down with skating. Loved this vid.

[@KasperiKropsu]

One word... EPIC!

[@AkihiroRey]

Never knew an airport could have such beautiful spots ♡

[@esaedvik]

Absolutely mental stuff :D Awesome project, Arto! Huge props to Finavia and whomever made this possible.

[@mkaiser516]

I want more more more poetry in motion stills that create passion. Arto is a true artist

[@henriknymalm6715]

Cool, Finnair is amazing, always takes me back home in one piece 😄But yeah good to have activities like this scating thing too.

[@lipegon]

Thanks Finnair for this.

[@namenottaken0]

On behalf of everyone who's played Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3.... you made our dream come true

[@MrWillyVanilli]

That lateflip by Larsen at 02:08 was awesome!

[@KimJakab]

Wow, I am really impressed of the skilled skaters and that the Helsinki Airport allowed this project. Even if you're not a skater you can almost get the real feeling of doing the tricks. Nice work of Arto!

[@TheGrandWhiteFox]

This is amazing Arto! Thanks for pushing skaters all around the world to keep doing what they love ;)

[@johnpark3079]

its this kind of stuff that makes me fall in love with skateboarding even more. It makes me wanna skate, have fun, and get better

[@CBSte1n]

Huh, I was actually at the airport when they were filming this. Too bad I didn't know these guys were some skilled people.

[@An7ero]

Whoa! Nice, man! :DI just wished I was there!

[@robezy0]

Arto Saari is one fucking legend..

[@charliechrimes6277]

Skating is taking over the world. Super stoked to watch it grow.

[@axion86]

It was very difficult to focus my own job (driving pushback tractor), because you guys skate there, i have to watch it all time :)

[@jpelttis]

Finally!

[@9999Annabel]

This is awesome and very inspirational!

[@larijaakkola8510]

This part is just epic!

[@albertechristiansen7941]

such an amazing video, it all looked so sick

[@frostysworld5375]

This is fantastic!

[@don_gio]

So rad!! The crew was so heavy it's unreal

[@benandjamin9622]

Such a great idea. So inspiring for photographers.

[@OM3N1R]

Agreed! Didn't know Arto was a photog. What I wouldn't give for that Leica he was using.

[@PhippsyB]

OM3N1R Check out his photography on his site - www.artosaari.com/

[@flangle]

OM3N1R He seems pretty friendly with Leica. Check this out vimeo.com/92072494

[@xNik8]

Sick spots and sick skating! Perfect video.

[@SunnyGoswami]

What an epic video! So great on so many levels! Passion, skill, dedication, planning...oh man! Wow!

[@incsk8]

This is beautiful in so many levels

[@You2tuber1]

Great video. Didn't think that an Airport will let skaters, skate in these cool spots.

[@TVFilmmaker1]

Very nice project for a beautiful result !
Great Job Arto !

[@NyndeLOL]

The music is good. I hope someone will post a tracklist.

[@matchmadeinhel]

***** Glad you liked the music! Here's the tracklist:
00:12 Lost Voice - Barrie Gledden, Steve Dymond & Jason Pedder bit.ly/11auRyZ
01:38 Staring At Life - Tom Peters, Lorenzo De Feo & Remy Mallett bit.ly/1suYPnQ
03:24 Back With The Faces 3 - David O’Brien bit.ly/1oBpO4O
04:03 Gimme that Beat - Barrie Gledden, Tim Reilly, Steve Dymond & Jason Pedder bit.ly/1Eujf8g
04:25 Shifting Sands - Barrie Gledden, Tim Reilly & Jason Pedder bit.ly/1xBqvel
04:47 Sawtooth - Barrier Gledden bit.ly/143sZtb
05:33 Fight On - Ben Cocks bit.ly/10PmJDi

[@robertmolin7048]

That's magic. Damn!

[@itsmattcarr]

this is awesome!

[@Shopiroha]

Awesome!

[@Alexsb1]

This is so sick

[@jeffreyzie]

so inspiring

[@pave49]

Awesome

[@mosher2302]

Just wow!

[@SaraDattebayo]

Sick sick siick!!

[@eduardoherrera8075]

AWESOME

[@rasmuskumpuvaara334]

That was sick and awesome 👏👏

[@zackdolesky]

amazing

[@fictionwear]

Sweet!

[@Mr74261000027]

Omfg, that was amazing, i always wanted to skate an airport

[@grantbrittain1161]

Perfect

[@baileyherdman5963]

Sickkk

[@BenEricson]

Wish they had shown more of the lands on the big fence thing.

[@vmc333]

Wow!!

[@maxpvisuals]

URGH so rad

[@villelaiho9947]

Nice1.. even tough I was hoping to see a flip or two above the clouds.

[@cazonirobert3621]

sweeet !

[@juhlapartsmanager]

no nyt!

[@pierrewikberg]

awsm

[@YungSteezeTV]

damn they killed that rail

[@Mordorer]

Fucking awesome.

[@jackcrook476]

i shazamed those musics, i found nothing, so exclusive

[@julian04]

Hi what is the name of the first song please!

[@nickgarcia8507]

Does anyone know of any bands similar to the song that plays at 1:40? I found the actual song that plays but it's not really a band and it's not on spotify. if someone could tell me what kind of genre it is, that would also be great.

[@nikolaizhe4961]

I know Gosha he is very talented guy

[@gerrycamarena1948]

What type of Leica is he shooting with in the beginning?

[@sipd9104]

GREAT VID what song was playing in the beginning ?

[@matchmadeinhel]

Hi SIP D! The very first tune is Lost Voice by Barrie Gledden, Steve Dymond & Jason Pedder. Here's a link: bit.ly/11auRyZ

[@jsousa319]

Anyone know the song at 1:58?

[@toddg2708]

anyone know the song @ 2:00?

[@matchmadeinhel]

Hi toddy g! You find the track here: @1suYPnQ (Staring at Life by Peters, Lorenzo De Feo & Remy Mallett)

[@sipd9104]

Can anyone help me find the name of the song playing at 1:58 in the video?

[@franjelvez7761]

Amazing video and photos.
someone please tell me the name of the first song! :(

[@franjelvez7761]

Thank you very much for responding and congratulations for the video its amazing,love it ♡ greetings from Chile :)

[@gonzabustos1205]

Please the song at 1:55!! How's it called??

[@matchmadeinhel]

Hi Gonza Bustos The song is Starting At Life by Peters, De Feo and Mallett and can be found here: bit.ly/1suYPnQ

[@gonzabustos1205]

Holy **** ! i can't believe you guys directly answered me. Thanks so much!

[@yomedley]

Matt Berger is from kamloops BC canada not US

[@mudstaygodayday7260]

1.56 song name? thank

[@matchmadeinhel]

mud staygodayday Hey, the song Staring At Life by Tom Peters, Lorenzo De Feo & Remy Mallett. You can find it here: bit.ly/1suYPnQ

[@ff-gi3ge]

Kasperi on rad

[@johngronkiewicz3168]

Whats the song at 1:40?

[@PourioLee]

Sweeet.

[@JadeLeVagabond]

Can someone tell me the name of the song that starts at 2:00 ...I FRIKKING LOVE it and shazam can't find it

[@JadeLeVagabond]

@matchmadeinhel

[@matchmadeinhel]

Hey, the song is called Starting At Life by Peters, De Feo and Mallett. You can find the track here: bit.ly/1suYPnQ

[@vatanenj]

How many times you see the FINNAIR logo??

[@tycho_m]

isn't that fair since they arranged this whole unique thing?

[@vatanenj]

Melle Beemster Melle: Of course, it saves finnish taxpayers money as Finnair is mostly state owned company

[@Painless1992]

THPS3 influence much? :D

[@DaMieN96ZeRo32]

Anyone else wanna play THPS2 now? :p #Hangar

[@greschbandicoot3173]

naa...., but thps3..., the airport :D

[@WhiteNowa1]

soundtracks? unfindable

[@matchmadeinhel]

Hey Constantin Circu! Here's a list of all the songs along with starting times:
00:12 Lost Voice - Barrie Gledden, Steve Dymond & Jason Pedder bit.ly/11auRyZ
01:38 Staring At Life - Tom Peters, Lorenzo De Feo & Remy Mallett bit.ly/1suYPnQ
03:24 Back With The Faces 3 - David O’Brien bit.ly/1oBpO4O
04:03 Gimme that Beat - Barrie Gledden, Tim Reilly, Steve Dymond & Jason Pedder bit.ly/1Eujf8g
04:25 Shifting Sands - Barrie Gledden, Tim Reilly & Jason Pedder bit.ly/1xBqvel
04:47 Sawtooth - Barrier Gledden bit.ly/143sZtb
05:33 Fight On - Ben Cocks bit.ly/10PmJDi

[@An7ero]

Fuck yeah! Ty, Match Made In HEL :D

[@WhiteNowa1]

Match Made In HEL thanks guys! many thanks!

[@Girwane]

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[@achrafben1385]

song please at 3:38 !!?

[@matchmadeinhel]

Hi Achraf Benaomar! The song is Back With The Faces 3 by David O'Brien. You can find the whole song here: bit.ly/1oBpO4O

[@kanin111]

Does anyone know the song at 3:26 ?

[@matchmadeinhel]

Sure do Erik Sandberg, thanks for the patience! It's Gimme that Beat by Barrie Gledden, Tim Reilly, Steve Dymond & Jason Pedder: bit.ly/1Eujf8g

[@stuartleroux]

Song at 1:38 pleeeease!

[@stuartleroux]

Match Made In HEL Thanks so much!

[@ivstvl]

sound???

[@ivstvl]

Match Made In HEL great video, cool music. Thank you for your work, all the best ;)

[@TheDimsh]

Song at 3:42 please ?

[@matchmadeinhel]

TheDimsh Gimme that Beat by Barrie Gledden, Tim Reilly, Steve Dymond & Jason Pedder: bit.ly/1Eujf8g

[@howimakedogs4546]

Hel is helsinki and helsinki is from finland and im from finland

[@AlexanderArndt]

Skating like in Tony Hawks Pro Skater 😂

[@pekitas]

amazing

[@johnnytsai72]

Awesome

[@TCNpsy10]

Name of the beat 3:42?

[@matchmadeinhel]

Hi Franco Sanchez! It's Back With The Faces 3 by David O’Brien. You can listen the whole thing here: bit.ly/1oBpO4O