Cam Zink is evil for 2011!
- Thread starter Mo(n)arch
- Start date
There IS a new website in the works - I've seen it, but don't know when they are going to launch it. It's pretty dope and much more user friendly than the current one. I know, I know... it's been a while since it has been updated but I'm not the one running the show.
I've spoken with Walsh about the new site, the 2011 team, and the direction of Evil in the future and from what I've gathered, things ARE looking to turn around.
Banga: Mac will have several riding buddies... but I've said enough already.
I love the rationale of "He doesn't have a big name sponsor because he's too ****in badass, mannnn. **** the system." But did anyone ever think that he doesn't have a big name frame sponsor because he isn't that competitive when stacked up against big names like McCaul, Semenuk, Claw, Montgomery, Lacondeguy, and even Watts to an extent?
Don't get me wrong, Zink is obviously a talented rider and a personality in the bike world, but when it comes to his positioning within the freeride/big mountain/[insert confusingly overlapping terminology to define a new bike segment here] world, he isn't that high up. Wyn Masters isn't going to end up on Specialized because he's a funny dude, and Zink isn't going get on a big team because he won Crankworx in a year when a lot of heavy hitters crashed out or didn't even enter.
Don't get me wrong, Zink is obviously a talented rider and a personality in the bike world, but when it comes to his positioning within the freeride/big mountain/[insert confusingly overlapping terminology to define a new bike segment here] world, he isn't that high up. Wyn Masters isn't going to end up on Specialized because he's a funny dude, and Zink isn't going get on a big team because he won Crankworx in a year when a lot of heavy hitters crashed out or didn't even enter.
http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/17-Questions-Cam-Zink,5489/sspomer,2
I noticed the part where he says the new Evil is "way lighter". At least that's a sign that there is still something coming. Hopefully their manufacturing problems are behind them now..
I noticed the part where he says the new Evil is "way lighter". At least that's a sign that there is still something coming. Hopefully their manufacturing problems are behind them now..
ummmmmm...I take it you missed the redbull rampage?
Yeah, I saw Rampage. May as well have been a best trick competition. Skilled, yes, but not enough to lock down a big time frame sponsor.
That's good. The old ones were WAY overbuilt. No need for a frame that lasts 50 years.....
Folsom's lip just quivered in anticipation. Wish they'd hook him up. His bike issues are the SUK!@!!
*runs to slap an 'EVIL' sticker on my Ibis.............*
Cam Zink better revolt against evil
Pretty much the facts right there. Plus he's been hurt fairly regularly for the past several years while all the other heavy hitters have been racking up serious video and media exposure. Freeride is a bit different from racing in that it's not totally driven by results (and even that's changing). If you're hurt you aren't filming, and that's a huge liability.
I knew thatThe Ibis HAS DW Knowledgezzz...
You just want it to say evil huh?
I don't care who he rides for as long as he's getting checks. I'm stoked that he's healed and ripping it up.