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Title: Robbie Maddison's "Pipe Dream"
Post by: MikeZ on August 03, 2015, 05:44:48 AM

Just saw this posted on another forum.
Pretty amazing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDi9uFcD7XI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDi9uFcD7XI)

Title: Re: Robbie Maddison's "Pipe Dream"
Post by: ducpainter on August 03, 2015, 05:52:17 AM

Nice find!

Title: Re: Robbie Maddison's "Pipe Dream"
Post by: Speedbag on August 03, 2015, 06:14:32 AM

Want.

Title: Re: Robbie Maddison's "Pipe Dream"
Post by: DucRS on August 03, 2015, 10:38:04 AM

Quite a simple concept. Very nice.
Is that X-Games I hear in the horizon? :P

Title: Re: Robbie Maddison's "Pipe Dream"
Post by: Speeddog on August 03, 2015, 12:02:43 PM

I wonder if he tried swimming in all that gear?

Title: Re: Robbie Maddison's "Pipe Dream"
Post by: Monsterlover on August 03, 2015, 12:18:50 PM

Sorry to be the bearer of this Derby, but

Derby.

http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=53746.msg1319828#msg1319828 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=53746.msg1319828#msg1319828)

;D

It probably should have had it's own thread anyhow.

Title: Re: Robbie Maddison's "Pipe Dream"
Post by: ducpainter on August 03, 2015, 12:47:42 PM

Quote from: Monsterlover on August 03, 2015, 12:18:50 PM

It is awesome enough.

Title: Re: Robbie Maddison's "Pipe Dream"
Post by: kopfjäger on August 03, 2015, 01:16:54 PM

Quote from: Speeddog on August 03, 2015, 12:02:43 PM

I wonder if he tried swimming in all that gear?

http://www.rollingstone.com/sports/features/robbie-maddison-on-cheating-death-to-make-his-pipe-dream-a-reality-20150803 (http://www.rollingstone.com/sports/features/robbie-maddison-on-cheating-death-to-make-his-pipe-dream-a-reality-20150803)

"There I was on a motorcycle, with the worst thing that could possibly happen. I turned out from the wave and it crashed down behind me, chasing me down. I was picked up and thrown, and my bike landed on my back, knocking all the air out of me. It was the most violent ride I've ever been on, tumbling beneath the surface in full gear. Over the next four or five minutes, I only had two split-second moments when my head broke the surface and I could take in a fast breath, only to be yanked back down and tumbled with my bike. Everything was going white. I became completely limp and was prepared to take in a full breath of water, when I finally popped up. I could see the helicopter and Jet Skis, and had a quick moment to wave my arm so that they could locate me."

Title: Re: Robbie Maddison's "Pipe Dream"
Post by: Triple J on August 03, 2015, 03:03:58 PM

Sounds like the wave that overtakes him at the end was the one that almost killed him. Crazy video.

Title: Re: Robbie Maddison's "Pipe Dream"
Post by: monsta on August 03, 2015, 11:55:42 PM

I see a lot of people on my faceache page that aren't into bikes sharing this...

I reckon it will be truly viral..

Title: Re: Robbie Maddison's "Pipe Dream"
Post by: Speeddog on August 04, 2015, 01:09:46 PM

Just so y'all know how totally nuts this stunt was, this is the spot where he dropped into the second wave in the video.
The most ridonkulous wave on earth, IMO.

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/452/20288488432_827ee14d8f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/wUPNLG)

Title: Re: Robbie Maddison's "Pipe Dream"
Post by: Monsterlover on August 04, 2015, 01:49:08 PM

Holy eff

Title: Re: Robbie Maddison's "Pipe Dream"
Post by: MendoDave on August 04, 2015, 03:09:03 PM

I like the comment.

"I can do that! hold my beer" [laugh]

That wall of water is just amazing.

Title: Re: Robbie Maddison's "Pipe Dream"
Post by: Speeddog on August 04, 2015, 08:03:24 PM

Here's some video:
https://youtu.be/bQ5PIKaOaxw

Title: Re: Robbie Maddison's "Pipe Dream"
Post by: DarkMonster620 on August 05, 2015, 02:39:35 AM

it is been said that he will or did tried with a quad!

Title: Re: Robbie Maddison's "Pipe Dream"
Post by: Monsterlover on August 05, 2015, 05:22:19 AM

Looks like it has pontoons on it

Title: Re: Robbie Maddison's "Pipe Dream"
Post by: MendoDave on August 05, 2015, 05:24:36 AM

Yea, similar to an airplane with skis.

Title: Re: Robbie Maddison's "Pipe Dream"
Post by: 1.21GW on August 05, 2015, 07:56:06 AM

Quote from: Speeddog on August 04, 2015, 01:09:46 PM

I believe that wave is Teahupoo (pronouced cho-poo, IRRC). What's crazy is that, not only is it a very fast, very steep wave, but that the reef is very shallow---reaching only 20 inches below the surface at its highest point! A ~~wipeout~~ get-off is a serious danger.

Also: Why did he wear so much motogear? For effect I assume. The helmet seems a major impediment to breathing, which is kinda important in that scenario.

Title: Re: Robbie Maddison's "Pipe Dream"
Post by: Monsterlover on August 05, 2015, 08:45:59 AM

What are you talking about? I breathe with my helmet on every time I wear it ;D

Title: Re: Robbie Maddison's "Pipe Dream"
Post by: MendoDave on August 05, 2015, 09:05:28 AM

With that reef nearby, a Kayak helmet would probably be the best thing to wear, and a nice surf suit that offered some buoyancy and some abrasion protection.

Title: Re: Robbie Maddison's "Pipe Dream"
Post by: kopfjäger on August 05, 2015, 09:52:46 AM

The point was to do it in his normal riding gear that he uses on all of his big stunts.

Title: Re: Robbie Maddison's "Pipe Dream"
Post by: 1.21GW on August 05, 2015, 09:57:06 AM

Quote from: kopfjäger on August 05, 2015, 09:52:46 AM

The point was to do it in his normal riding gear that he uses on all of his big stunts.

Yeah, I was kinda guessing that. Wouldn't have looked as cool if he was in board shorts and kayak helmet.

Title: Re: Robbie Maddison's "Pipe Dream"
Post by: kopfjäger on August 05, 2015, 10:07:34 AM

Here's the behind the scenes vid.

DC SHOES: ROBBIE MADDISON'S "BEHIND THE DREAM" TRAILER (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M15gkjsbovI#)

Title: Re: Robbie Maddison's "Pipe Dream"
Post by: MendoDave on August 05, 2015, 10:12:07 AM

Ho could have had a Moto looking wet suit/ surf suit made.

Title: Re: Robbie Maddison's "Pipe Dream"
Post by: kopfjäger on August 05, 2015, 10:17:40 AM

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/243C5C28-B37E-4312-8060-5075DD645A54.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/243C5C28-B37E-4312-8060-5075DD645A54.jpg.html)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/4609F904-0B91-4247-987C-14CA5FAEA0A0.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/4609F904-0B91-4247-987C-14CA5FAEA0A0.jpg.html)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/4E682DDE-E69A-4D74-9705-249A73C9F3DF.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/4E682DDE-E69A-4D74-9705-249A73C9F3DF.jpg.html)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/6C883A51-30C7-4FE9-BBFE-4988DAAD4CB6.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/6C883A51-30C7-4FE9-BBFE-4988DAAD4CB6.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Robbie Maddison's "Pipe Dream"
Post by: MendoDave on August 05, 2015, 10:19:30 AM

I wonder what the plan is for wiping out and the bike sinking to the bottom?

Title: Re: Robbie Maddison's "Pipe Dream"
Post by: kopfjäger on August 05, 2015, 10:20:19 AM

Quote from: Never Ning Dave on August 05, 2015, 10:12:07 AM

Ho could have had a Moto looking wet suit/ surf suit made.

Not his style, if you've followed his career.

Title: Re: Robbie Maddison's "Pipe Dream"
Post by: kopfjäger on August 05, 2015, 10:21:34 AM

Quote from: Never Ning Dave on August 05, 2015, 10:19:30 AM

I wonder what the plan is for wiping out and the bike sinking to the bottom?

It did several times, it's in the article I posted.

Title: Re: Robbie Maddison's "Pipe Dream"
Post by: MendoDave on August 05, 2015, 10:36:43 AM

Ill have to check it out later.

Title: Re: Robbie Maddison's "Pipe Dream"
Post by: Triple J on August 05, 2015, 01:07:09 PM

Quote from: Speeddog on August 04, 2015, 01:09:46 PM

Just so y'all know how totally nuts this stunt was, this is the spot where he dropped into the second wave in the video.
The most ridonkulous wave on earth, IMO.

I noticed that right away. I guess if you're going to ride a wave on a moto, might as well ride the baddest one!! [bow_down]

For those interested, watch Riding Giants with Laird Hamilton. Cool movie, and he rides this wave at the end as well. Balls is an understatement.

Title: Re: Robbie Maddison's "Pipe Dream"
Post by: koko64 on August 08, 2015, 09:06:39 PM

Quote from: kopfjäger on August 05, 2015, 10:17:40 AM

Gun it man! :o

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