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Nigel Sylvester on BMX, Style, and His Best-In-Class Jordan Collabs

Throwing FitsOctober 30, 20255 min67 views
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  • 🎙️ This episode features professional BMX athlete Nigel Sylvester as a special guest, joining Jimmy and Larry.
  • ✈️ The conversation touches on topics ranging from managing a 10-hour layover to being born on four wheels.
  • 🎬 They also discuss watching movies on mute and Nigel's best-in-class Jordan collaborations.

On-Set Amenities and Preferences

  • 🟢 Nigel Sylvester's green room setup was notably more luxurious, featuring fresh fruit and sparkling water.
  • 🥤 In contrast, the hosts requested Red Bull and still water, highlighting a difference in their typical rider accommodations.
  • 🍎 Nigel prefers to keep his diet healthy, favoring fruit, while joking about his infrequent vegetable intake.

Nigel Sylvester's Style and Fit Check

  • 👟 Nigel showcases his Air Jordan 17s, noting they may have just released in Australia but not yet in Queens.
  • 🧥 He is also wearing Moncler shorts (an AG collab) and traditional Nike socks.
  • ✂️ Nigel mentions customizing some of his clothing, including cropping a piece with scissors, a practice he calls "chop and screw."

BMX Riding and Protective Gear

  • 🧦 Regarding sock height, Nigel prefers them around mid-calf when wearing shorts and higher when wearing pants.
  • 🤕 While he used to wear shin pads, he now rides without them, finding it a mental advantage that forces him to land tricks cleanly.

Timepiece and Connections

  • ⌚ Nigel sports a Rolex watch with what he calls "Greg unit diamonds," referring to his friend Greg, also known as Mr. Flawless.
  • 💎 He explains that Greg has moved on from his "Flawless" moniker to chapter two, focusing on precious metals and enamel.
  • 🎬 Greg is also noted as a star of the film Uncut Gems and a close friend of Nigel's.
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