An adventure took place in Eugene, Oregon where a group of journalist + influencers took on the sand dunes and the coastal roads riding the RZR + Slingshot. Each participant was gifted custom gear and experienced an all-out reception with a luxurious dinner while staying at the luxury boutique hotel, Inn at the 5th during their Oregon stay.
The skies were blue while BMX pro-rider, Nigel Sylvester, songwriter+rapper Bia, actor+Youtuber Deshae Frost and Entrepreneur Cordell Broadus among many others tested their need for speed on the Slingshot + RZR. We also got the scoop from Polaris senior lead industrial designer, Tiger Bracy, and Polaris marketing manager, Joey Lindahl on more interesting information on the powersports, which we will share very soon.
The Polaris RZR is the world leader in off-road adrenaline and the ultimate combination of power, suspension and ability to dominate any terrain.
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The Polaris Slingshot is a highly customizable three-wheeled open-air roadster designed, engineered and built for confident people who want to arrive in style.
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We got a chance to speak with Nigel Sylvester, Bia, Deshae Frost & Cordell Broadus during the Polaris All-Out adventure. Find out how their adventure went below.
Nigel Sylvester talks his Polaris all out adventure experience, upcoming GO! Film + more. Get into the interview below.Â
Tell me how much you enjoyed riding on the RZR?
Nigel: The RZR’s were dope, I’ve driven in them before so I’m pretty familiar with the vehicle. I had a good time. This was my first time at the sand dunes out here in Eugene. It was more than what I expected. All the ups and downs, turns and curves– it was incredible. Halfway through and we pull-up at the beach, I didn’t even know we were going to the beach but it was incredible. It was fresh. It was a good view. Really good crew– it was fun.
How excited are you to ride on the Slingshot?
Nigel: I’m pretty excited. I see them all-around New York a bunch and I’ve never driven one of them before. So, I’m pretty excited to whip up the coast my first time. I think it’s going to be super cool. Oregon is a beautiful state. Outdoors, greenery and the water so I’m pretty sure it’ll be a pretty cool ride.
Tell me about any upcoming documentaries, sneaker releases you have on the way.
Nigel: We released two shoes with Nike last year. I did my first ever Jordan 1 High and I did my first set of Air Force 1’s as well. They both happened the same exact year and came out a month after each other. Both sold out. It’s always crazy when I’m out in the streets and I see people wearing them or walking up and saying they love the shoe. It’s an incredible feeling. Growing up in Queens, NY your gear, your style is very important. So, I’ve always been into sneakers and clothes and what not. So, I had the opportunity to be signed to a brand like Nike, to be able to design multiple products it was incredible for myself. I was like man this is super dope, something I’ve dreamed about for a very long time. So, to see that come to life– I really embraced the process, and I’m happy I did.
Anything else upcoming?
Nigel: We got a few more months in the year (laughs). We’re working on my next Go! film which is going to be the 7th installment in the series so, I’m super excited about that. People been asking me every day like, “man when is the next film dropping?” so that’s going to happen. So just be on the look-out and know that I’m constantly working. We definitely got things up in the pipeline that’s going to happen.
The difference between BMX and the ATV’s, RZR-s, Slingshots. What’s the biggest difference?
Nigel: I mean the first difference is that these are motorized, and a BMX bike isn’t. It’s powered by your body. You have to petal to get momentum and speed. They give a similar feeling it’s the level of adrenaline, it’s this rush of going fast and really embracing life and living it to the fullest and that’s what I’m always about having fun and pushing the bar, no matter what it is I’m doing. I appreciate both these Slingshots, these RZR-s and my bike of course, that’s my bread and butter. It’s just super fun being able to be out here and work with a brand like Polaris and drive these machines. Of course, when I get back home I’m jumping on my bicycle and going ham on that.
Bia talks being a newly independent artist, her first all-out adventure, Pharrell Williams + more. Get into the interview below.
How has it been being a new newly independent artist?
Bia: Well I say it’s like when you go from high school to college you have to be responsible for doing your own homework that’s like kind of what it feels like to be independent. Just kind of be responsible for everything and in charge of everything it’s like you’re running the ship. I’m excited about that, it’s a new time and I’m excited to see where it takes me.
What is your favorite project that you’ve worked on as a songwriter?
Bia: It’s not out yet, but you’ll see it. It’s with Lil Miquela, she’s really dope so that’s probably one of my favorites. She’s really dope not like a robot, just something cool. So, to be doing music with people like that it’s just different.
Who are some of the female rappers you like, that are doing their thing right now?
Bia: Females rappers that I like right now: Malibu Mitch, I like alot. I listen to alot of girls that people don’t know like Big Milly, Abby Jasmine, Melli. I like girls that are just authentic, so I resonate with that.
Do you have a favorite hip hop album or song?
Bia: I always have a new song every couple of weeks, I rotate. But I can give you like a couple songs right now. I’ll give you like 3 songs right now. I’m into people that change the wave and make their own. Couple songs I really like “Kalan frfr – Hot n Ready,” “Baby Keem – Orange Soda,” “Rio-Headache.”
You got the Pharrell Williams co-sign starting out, how cool is that?
Bia: To learn from him for so many years has been a blessing, I’m really thankful for everything that he’s taught me and still teaches me along the way. Yeah, he’s really dope, I’m really grateful.
How has the All-Out Adventure been for your first time?
Bia: I’m really happy to be here. I’m really excited because I probably would’ve never got to go off-roading like this for my first time. It brings people together to do things that we wouldn’t normally do. It opens up a new door and shows you that there’s so much out there, that you can do.
Deshae Frost Talks role on S.W.A.T, gaining a large following on YouTube, being in Oregon on RZR’s + more. Get into the interview below.Â
You are on S.W.A.T on Hulu, explain your role on the show.Â
Deshae: It’s really cool. I’ve been doing it for 3 years since I was 15. It’s about this dude named Shemar Moore he plays a cop and he’s just out there doing his thing and they’re just doing a bunch of stuff like trying to keep the crime out of L.A. He’s also balancing a family and the cop life. So, I play his stepson and I’m just a bad kid trying to get my life together, so he helps me with that by bringing me in and meeting his mom.
You also do YouTube and mentioned you started in December. You already have 2.3 million followers. How cool is that to already have that growing fan base already.Â
Deshae: Man, it’s just cool. It’s a dope thing. I’m just doing my part out here. Just to be able to show my side and my story and create every day. Just to be blessed enough to do things like this every day. Film, film whatever and be able to get paid for it; is a blessing.
Do you feel like using that YouTube platform you could expand to doing other things?
Deshae: Of course. I feel like Youtubers are actually put in a box to not be able to do anything. Every Youtuber does music and stuff and there are certain people that are good and some are not. But, I feel like it’s a good fan-base, you may not be taken seriously but it’s up to you to be taken seriously or not depending on how you go forth with it.
Are there any other YouTubers that you see their story as a success way?
Deshae: I see my friend DDG, he’s doing it. That’s my bro I do videos with him a lot he really helped me. I like David Dolbrik he’s really good. I don’t really watch a lot of Youtubers. Those are really the only two that I really enjoy watching.
We are out here at the Polaris: All Out Adventure how cool is it to be out here doing this?
Deshae: This is so dope like this is stuff that people our color don’t really get to experience and so to be out here and be free, it’s a dope opportunity to come out here and try different things that’s outside the ordinary and be able to like it and inspire and tell other friends to try it.
Are you excited about driving the Slingshot?
Deshae: I’m really excited, I can’t wait. Like I really have to get one. Me & my friends have to do it.
Favorite hip-hop album right now?
Young Thug’s album, I like YBN Cordae new album it’s really good. The best song on there is ‘We Gone Make It’ with Meek Mill. That’s pretty much it, I like those two albums.
Cordell Broadus Talks his about Non-profit organization + tells us his experience on all out adventure.
Tell me a bit about your non-profit organization?
Cordell: It’s called the ‘Revolt Of The Youth‘ and we focus on kids from the inner city because a lot of those kids are marginalized into sports and into small boxes. So, what we focus on is bringing them to new realms and brightening their horizons. Just letting them know there’s more options to success than the ones that we see and trying to be more represented in multiple fields.
Which is why I wanted to do this trip with Polaris because their brand embarks that they’re trying to get a new demographic and it’s hard to cater to new demographics if representation fails in those areas. So, the whole conscious of me joining this trip was to get the information so I can give it back to the kids.
Is this your first time getting on these RZR-s and Slingshot-s?
Cordell: This is my first time, but I wasn’t scared. I was looking forward to it. It was fun, it was a beautiful scenery and a great adrenaline rush.
Explain how much fun you had on the RZR.
Cordell: I like it, it’s real powerful. I had fun even when I was in the passenger seat it felt like I was driving, it’s definitely a vibe. A lot of kids need to try that out. Power sports are really slept on right now.
You mentioned entrepreneurship, were you a fan of Nipsey Hussle before his passing and how much he gave back to the community and what he was able to do before he passed?
Cordell: Yeah, me and Nipsey had a lot of conversation he pretty much told me that’s what we here for we here to give back. Handle your business first then have fun and that’s something I try to live by. I wouldn’t even say he was great, he was iconic, legendary he was just the perfect human being on and off the camera. Whenever we would see him it was pure love he always showed us love and he always gave us game, suggestions of books we should read. Just doing stuff he didn’t have to do. He was real inspirational while he was here.
We hope to embark on another Polaris trip soon, until then thank you guys for reading =)
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