Please, please, please don't stop filming so soon. We "need" to see a bit more of the aftermath. You stopping the recording is not going to make your buddy feel any better, so you may as well hold steady for a couple of seconds longer. sincerely, truly concerned pinkbike reader
You can see enough to determine it's a steep grass slope before the asphalt. We have rails and terraces like that in my area. He likely had a soft landing but a steep, fast slide down to the road below.
I got a gust of wind riding manual down the street once. Got on the opposite lane barely missed the car coming from the other side... high speed manuals at speed are Skeatchaey
2:50 that dog is like doing the math of 1+1=crash. He runs away like saying :"I told you,I´m looking for help!" . I think the guy was lucky to be ejected by the forks in the last second.
Curse these Friday Fails videos - they inspired me to try a Scorpion over a gap jump yesterday. Owch.
Must admit, after a rough nights sleep and unsettled tum, I was thinking if it was a good idea to go to a bike park. After my efforts with bruised ribs and right hand and 2 broken spokes out back - I should have listened to myself and chilled instead.
Thank God for my full face, knee, elbow pads and back pack. Dirty but doing their job nicely.
I can attest - lack of speed and confidence is a real issue with Gap Jumps. Weird I have no problems with table tops, corner lips and drop offs.....
Take note: unless you're Brett Tippie, don't try anything crazy while riding with a huge pack. I suppose the saving grace is that it does offer some back protection.
bro when you're truly in a dangerous moment--you will know it and quickly respond the dude asking "are you ok" if you're actually okay...or not. Be glad people care about you at all.
If someone crashes you want to assess the damage right away. Asking if you are OK is a great way to quickly evaluate the severity of the situation. How they respond to your question dictates the level of care needed. Plus, it lets your buddy know you are there for them.
@EvoRidge: agreed mate, I've been there myself, and seen/helped others who've found themselves in that situation. ''Twas just a lighthearted joke bud. Have a good weekend.
@tobiusmaximum: no, clearly not. Thought I'd better state the bleedin' obvious to them before the whole thing turned into a health and safety circle jerk.
sincerely,
truly concerned pinkbike reader
who fly through the sky and crash like Bender.
They're only mere mortals like you and I,
They commit all the way and ain't afraid to die.
They could use a good lesson in aerodynamics,
Cuz once they leave the lip they start to panic.
Over the bars is the name of the game,
They bounce right back like they can’t feel pain.
They hit trees and rocks, you'd think they were dead,
That one guy at 2:54 just bashed his head.
Get back on the horse and keep on sendin’,
Hone those skills so you can whip like Brendan.
I got mad respect for all these groms,
when I was their age I was slaying Pong.
Now don’t be hatin’ for all my rhymes,
I’ve been there too, crashed many a-times.
You can twist and spin and dance all you like
But always remember, go ride your damn bike
Call me old fashioned, but that looks like a pretty serious drop the other side of that barrier
PETEY!!!
Guardrail Guy was livin' on the edge...
~From Denver, w/Love
And who riders a creek bed? That OTB looks like it hurt a lot !!!!
Um, not anymore.