[insanitylevel9]

bummer to hear the news, hes one of my favorite riders.
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Chris-Akrigg-Hurt-2011.html

Words by James Champion:
It’s with distinct sadness to have to inform everyone that the seemingly indestructible Chris Akrigg has badly injured himself whilst out filming for his next video.

Chris was attempting a particularly difficult line, as always, this time down a large cliff drop when he had the accident which has left him with a shattered leg and broken arm. Thankfully Chris was wearing a helmet and his spine was left untouched or things could have been even worse than they already are.

 

[trib]

I hope he heals up quick, one of the most talented riders around

 

[rockofullr]

Not cool.

 

[Mr Jones]

Bummer. His vids are always awesome. Hope he heals quick.

 

[lovebunny]

that guys the sh!t. i first saw him in earthed 2 and ive been a huge fan ever since. heres to quick healing!

 

[insanitylevel9]

Bummer. His vids are always awesome. Hope he heals quick.

they really are, there very diffrent then anything else around.

 

[TN]

breakin' bones for the vidz.

 

[eaterofdog]

I could care less about most riders but Akrigg is smoov.

 

[bizutch]

smooth...yet rides angry.

 

[trib]

http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/member/Chris-Akrigg-Not-If-But-When,7487/bturman,109

Vital mtb has the vid released by chris showing his massive fall. Emphasis on massive.


edit:just seen the newer thread, sorry for repost

 

[Straya]

damn, that was harsh, I almost think he got off light too.

 

[insanitylevel9]

http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/member/Chris-Akrigg-Not-If-But-When,7487/bturman,109

Vital mtb has the vid released by chris showing his massive fall. Emphasis on massive.


edit:just seen the newer thread, sorry for repost

massive is a under statement

 

[thanza]

Yea, that fall is ****ing gnarly. Hopefully a quick and healthy recovery.

 

[eric strt6]

he got damn lucky that there was no spinal injury. That last bit with the rescue crew looked like that had just about the right amount of people for low angle rope rescue and carry out

 

[aanon]

Man that was nasty.
Chris is one of my favourite riders,always enjoy watching his super smooth commited style.
Laying there with a busted femur and still cool as as a cucumber, unreal.
Get well soon mate.