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September 12, 2010, 03:23:07 PM Last Edit: September 12, 2010, 03:44:54 PM by Stinky Wizzleteats
Went to a Freestyle Moto event on Saturday called the Red Bull Xray just around the corner from my house. Robbie Maddison puts it on every year and it was free admission. As I said, I was there on the Saturday and there was a bit of a crowd but the wife & I drove past on the Sunday and it was insane! There were people everywhere!

All in all, it was a great day. The riders who do this stuff are unbelievable!

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fastwin

#1
September 12, 2010, 05:43:00 PM
That's some mad shit! Got to give those guys credit. Mad skilz and brass balls. Bet those mistakes hurt. :P Can't ever forget Robby Maddison's New Years Eve Arc de Triomphe bike jump (up and down!!) in Vegas! 96 feet up and 96 feet down!! Awesome stuff. [thumbsup]
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#2
September 12, 2010, 06:41:59 PM
That's Robbie in the last pic lookin like he's about to take off like Superman.
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#3
September 12, 2010, 06:45:57 PM
By the way, those are some really good pictures! Well done. [thumbsup]
I plan to list the Federal Gov't. as a dependent on my next 1040 tax filing!

I have flying honey badgers and I'm not afraid to use them!

The fact that flame throwers exist is proof that someone somewhere said "I'd sure like to set those people over there on fire but I'm just not close enough to get the job done."

CONFIDENCE: the feeling you have right before you understand the situation.

krolik

#4
September 12, 2010, 06:47:10 PM
RM worked with some mathematicians to get the numbers right for the Arch de Triumphe stunt. He goosed it a bit much on the down drop and hit the ramp a few feet further down that he had intended and grabbed quite a few G's. He split the webbing between his thumb & fore finger on one hand on that stunt. :o
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#5
September 12, 2010, 07:00:38 PM
Yeah, I remember his hand puddling up blood from the split and it being bandaged up during the post jump interviews. I'd take that minor injury any day compared to what could have happened. That was some bold shit. I bet his finace was a nervous make the beast with two backsing wreck. :P
I plan to list the Federal Gov't. as a dependent on my next 1040 tax filing!

I have flying honey badgers and I'm not afraid to use them!

The fact that flame throwers exist is proof that someone somewhere said "I'd sure like to set those people over there on fire but I'm just not close enough to get the job done."

CONFIDENCE: the feeling you have right before you understand the situation.

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#6
September 12, 2010, 07:03:51 PM
Woohoohoohoo! Two personal records! For breath holding and number of sharks shot in the face.

speedknot

#7
September 12, 2010, 07:15:20 PM
Holy..... I've never seen that vid.  My balls were in my throat just watching it.

Those pics are awesome.  It looks like you were in a helicopter taking those shots.  Amazing stuff. [clap]
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#8
September 12, 2010, 08:16:37 PM
Quote from: rc51 on September 12, 2010, 06:45:57 PM
By the way, those are some really good pictures! Well done. [thumbsup]

Quote from: speedknot on September 12, 2010, 07:15:20 PM
Holy..... I've never seen that vid.  My balls were in my throat just watching it.

Those pics are awesome.  It looks like you were in a helicopter taking those shots.  Amazing stuff. [clap]

Thanks!  [thumbsup]

I haven't gotten the camera out in a long time & this has sparked my enthusiasm again.

More pics coming, taking a long time to download.  >:(
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#9
September 13, 2010, 12:41:09 AM
Thanks heaps for the pix. Great angles.

Love the view of Robbie's impending trip down, from the vid:

fastwin

#10
September 13, 2010, 06:17:56 AM
Check out his awesome 300+ foot jump the previous New Years Eve!!

Robbie Maddison's World Record Motorcycle Jump 31/12/07

I plan to list the Federal Gov't. as a dependent on my next 1040 tax filing!

I have flying honey badgers and I'm not afraid to use them!

The fact that flame throwers exist is proof that someone somewhere said "I'd sure like to set those people over there on fire but I'm just not close enough to get the job done."

CONFIDENCE: the feeling you have right before you understand the situation.

muskrat

#11
September 13, 2010, 07:59:57 AM
didn't Robbie have a cut from falling so far down the ramp?  the guy is crazy but awesome to watch.
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#12
September 13, 2010, 08:12:32 AM
I believe he broke his hand.
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#13
September 13, 2010, 12:05:17 PM
I think krolik was right. The hard impact from the down jump tore his hand inside the glove along the web of his hand. Between the thumb and forefinger. I remember the post jump TV interview and he had it wrapped up and told what happened to it. He overshot the landing a bit and landed further down the ramp and harder than expected. He amazingly kept it upright when he hit. That was one hell of a thud! Some luck and a shit load of skill on that hard landing. [thumbsup] [bow_down]
I plan to list the Federal Gov't. as a dependent on my next 1040 tax filing!

I have flying honey badgers and I'm not afraid to use them!

The fact that flame throwers exist is proof that someone somewhere said "I'd sure like to set those people over there on fire but I'm just not close enough to get the job done."

CONFIDENCE: the feeling you have right before you understand the situation.

Monsterlover

#14
September 15, 2010, 12:06:25 PM
So I wonder who built the suspension for that jump

Surely stock parts wouldn't be up to that task . . .
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