The Hardest Trick !!!!!!
#22
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whoever pulls it, lemme see the vid. don't get me wrong, the switchback wheelie has got to be one of the most difficult maneuvers in the sport, but nothing is impossible. look at the mx'ers. backflips and 360's were the things you'd pull in video games. my advice to anyone trying to pull this trick: mount some renthal, or any mx bars. grabbing for clip on's in a switchback has got to be one of the most awkward feelings, so the renthal's should reduce the awkwardness. keep elevating. they'll be done in time.
#23
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Well I can understand someone getting seriously injured or possibly killed if the appropriate gear is not worn especially a helmet (still can't understand why anyone rides without one). When I hear about a really bad accident and bad injuries or death I always ask "Was he/she wearing a helmet?" If the answer is no then I'm not entirely surprised by the consequences. Still feel bad, death is tragic no matter what the circumstances. But if the answer is yes then I know the accident must have been immensely brutal. Helmets do a lot in an accident. That said I gotta ask: Was the person wearing a helmet/gear when attempting this trick?
#24
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Originally Posted by sungwei
Well I can understand someone getting seriously injured or possibly killed if the appropriate gear is not worn especially a helmet (still can't understand why anyone rides without one). When I hear about a really bad accident and bad injuries or death I always ask "Was he/she wearing a helmet?" If the answer is no then I'm not entirely surprised by the consequences. Still feel bad, death is tragic no matter what the circumstances. But if the answer is yes then I know the accident must have been immensely brutal. Helmets do a lot in an accident. That said I gotta ask: Was the person wearing a helmet/gear when attempting this trick?
Last edited by ~Carms~; 02-19-2004 at 12:29 AM.
#27
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Originally Posted by sungwei
Well I can understand someone getting seriously injured or possibly killed if the appropriate gear is not worn especially a helmet (still can't understand why anyone rides without one). When I hear about a really bad accident and bad injuries or death I always ask "Was he/she wearing a helmet?" If the answer is no then I'm not entirely surprised by the consequences. Still feel bad, death is tragic no matter what the circumstances. But if the answer is yes then I know the accident must have been immensely brutal. Helmets do a lot in an accident. That said I gotta ask: Was the person wearing a helmet/gear when attempting this trick?
It's called momentum and whiplash. Have a buddy of your drive you 20mph and jump off the back of the bike facing the opposite way....see what happens to your head.
Carl was probably only going 20-25mph when it happend. I have seen alot worse crashes and people walk away with just road rash. it was basically just a freak accident that shocked over 250 spectators that were watching that day. This happened before events and competitions even started in the US. There was blood comming out of his eyes, nose, ears, etc....never seen so much blood in my life .
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yeah i apologize for having it all brought up again, but look at it this way, hes alive in all of OUR memories aswell now. If i ever do it, and get it on lock down ill dedicate the vid to him. If thats all right with you guys.
mad respect and condolences once again.
mad respect and condolences once again.
#33
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Originally Posted by verticaljay
I believe that is how MI extremes Carl lost his life
Not something I wanna try
Not something I wanna try
#35
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I think also a finn called pasi "hepe" heikkilä from stuntmania.net can tear that **** up. I found pic but the quality ain't that good- had to shoot the pic from a mag but well he can do it
#36
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but his back hit the pavement first, then his head whiped backwards and slaped the pavement, it looked like something that you would just get up afterwards and laugh at yourself, but it was not the case,
#38
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Originally Posted by negativecontact
come on carm tell us how it went down
#39
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The hardest trick I'm trying this year doesn't sound that hard, so my friends say, but its definately a pain in my *** to get down. This year I'm actually using a European Suzuki GSF400N Bandit to do some ****. I just never see anyone that even has one of those bikes, let alone stunt on one. There ****ing perfect for rolling stunts not doing wheelies. They're just hard as **** to yank up right and kepp up. Anyways. The trick I'm trying to get down is a side saddle wheelie with my left foot on the rear break and my left hand running the gas. I can ride like that just fine or with no hands and the bike kepps going at 65mph nicely with the idle up and the choke on so hopefully one day I can do that with no hands. But kepping the front wheel up riding on the right side of the bike using all lefty for controls is definately not some easy ****. The main problem is when I clutch it up, I have to switch my left hand over to the right once the wheel is up. I'm tring to practice shifting my weight way back to the back and powering it up by blipping it. It'll pull the front wheel up sitting down with that method so the physics prove that it is possible.
#40
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I think sometimes attempts are made before any logic is thought out. This is such an unnatural trick and very dangerous. Not that I am hating, but nothing is worth dying for.
Condolences to Carl, his friends and family.
Sincerest Regards
Scoop
Condolences to Carl, his friends and family.
Sincerest Regards
Scoop