So...anyone still think there's too much run-in? Especially for such a mellow kicker...
I will agree, However...there's a lot to be said for the skillz required in linking stunts together. But with 30' deep canyons under each one, I'd rather play it safe with excess speed available!but it makes for a better contest if you can take each feature by itself without having to nail 3 other spots to keep your speed up.
I don't know if you've ridden the older sections but it's pretty crazy how much braking you have to do between features. Most of the really spectacular crashes were from people not slowing down enough. Lots of fall line stuff with quick acceleration. Speed was never an issue. I actually get more sketched out having to brake into something than having to milk it.I will agree, However...there's a lot to be said for the skillz required in linking stunts together. But with 30' deep canyons under each one, I'd rather play it safe with excess speed available!
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Pics of hillsides are about as useful as crayon drawings though. Who knows.
But honestly in a course like this it's good to be able to generate speed for each feature. That way if you blow something your run isn't over. There's a lot of braking (just like the old courses) but it makes for a better contest if you can take each feature by itself without having to nail 3 other spots to keep your speed up.
Still with the speed you'll need to hit that, I can't even fathom tricking that jump. Should be pretty sweet to watch because you know those fvckers will be doing it.
For sure. I'll bet some nutcase (maybe more than one) will backflip it.Still with the speed you'll need to hit that, I can't even fathom tricking that jump. Should be pretty sweet to watch because you know those fvckers will be doing it.
Nah, kyle strait's suicide was good in it's time........but it's all about the no footers and heel clickers this year.The first word that sprang to mind when I saw that stuff was "suicide".
That's a good point, although I doubt anyone involved would ever admit to it.If you blow something here i think there are bigger things to worry about then your run being over....i don't see any nets or even safety run outs if you mess up on the run in to stuff
Thats true. Its not like some unknown ever just showed up at an event like the Rampage and kicked ass.no, its just highly unlikely that someone who claims they gonna go for it actually have the skill to go do it and get away without serious injury. i know that I sure as hell wouldnt even think about it, would you?
theres a reason its invitation only. alot of the invited riders(who happen to be the best in the world) are going to wreck and hurt themselves, chances of someone else pulling a rampage run off safely is very very small
Then Bender comes along and reminds us why not everyone should try it.I'm not gonna re-read the thread but as I recall the only one to even suggest they'd like to ride some of it was Kidwoo, and plenty of people here will tell you he ain't just blowing smoke. Over time, as riders continue to exceed what you previously thought was possible, perhaps you will learn that there will always be someone to come along and blow to pieces your notion of the outer limits of progression.
Yea but without him would we be where we are today?Then Bender comes along and reminds us why not everyone should try it.
yeah, but kidwoo drinks sparks and this is a red bull thing, so obviously it could never work out.I'm not gonna re-read the thread but as I recall the only one to even suggest they'd like to ride some of it was Kidwoo, and plenty of people here will tell you he ain't just blowing smoke. Over time, as riders continue to exceed what you previously thought was possible, perhaps you will learn that there will always be someone to come along and blow to pieces your notion of the outer limits of progression.
You're confusing me with the chico crowd.©2001;3066114 said:yeah, but kidwoo drinks sparks and this is a red bull thing, so obviously it could never work out.
oh wait, Bearclaw was an invited rider wasnt he? or did he just show up and the let him ride an invitation only freeride event?Thats true. Its not like some unknown ever just showed up at an event like the Rampage and kicked ass.
Oh wait, Bearclaw did.
Well, maybe at the Rampage, but never something like Crankworx.
Oh wait, Bass did.
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As I recall, he basically just showed up. I remember there were a number of riders and promoter types who were not real psyched on him for a while after the comp based on the fact that he kind of crashed the party.oh wait, Bearclaw was an invited rider wasnt he? or did he just show up and the let him ride an invitation only freeride event?
I remember reading that he just showed up, but was allowed in because another rider had to drop out due to injury. I think he even borrowed the bike he was riding from a buddy of his.oh wait, Bearclaw was an invited rider wasnt he? or did he just show up and the let him ride an invitation only freeride event?
I think the argument was just because a rider isn't "known" doesn't mean they can't compete at that level.©2001;3066560 said:the claw was a well-established BMX pro...he wasn't just some dude from canada when he showed up.
he and paul b are exceptions to the rule. there were MANY riders who were given a chance at rampages of the past who didn't do anything or exploded. same with crankworx. in 07, the had open qualifying with 100 riders trying to get in (did they this year too? i don't know). the final show basically consisted of all the established riders.
I'd love to see it too, but he's got some tough competition. Here's the current rider list from the redbull site:Gracia for the win!!!!
I'd love to see it too, but he's got some tough competition. Here's the current rider list from the redbull site:
Graham Aggasiz (CAN)
Dan Atherton (GBR)
Gee Atherton (GBR)
Paul Basagoitia (USA)
Darren Berrecloth (CAN)
Robbie Bourdon (CAN)
Garret Buehler (CAN)
James Doerfling (CAN)
Cedric Gracia (FRA)
Geoff Gulevich (CAN)
Trond Hansen (NOR)
Mike Hopkins (CAN)
Matt Hunter (CAN)
Mike Kinrade (CAN)
Cam McCaul (USA)
Kelly McGarry (NZL)
Alex Prochazka (CAN)
Steve Romaniuk (CAN)
Brandon Semenuk (CAN)
Kurt Sorge (CAN)
Kyle Strait (USA)
Andrew Taylor (USA)
Guido Tschugg (GER)
Thomas Vanderham (CAN)
Chris Van Dine (USA)
Cameron Zink (USA)
I gotta give the nod to Cam McCaul but really anything can happen.
So I guess they are basically building a bike park on the hill...