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ChiliPepper · Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2008 9:30 pm Post subject: Check out this Sick DH video!!

A friend of mine pointed this video out to me because he knows my love for DH. Check it out, this is some really sick DH at speeds I get seriously stoked over! Mr. Green

http://www.pistolwimp.com/media/128408
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GoldenGoose · Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 11:02 am Post subject:

Seen that one before and yeah those guys are hauling some serious arse. But, I'd totally drop an elbow on one of them if I were one of the multiple riders in front of them that they just ran right off the course. Maybe I don't speak French well enough but it don't recall hearing them say "incoming" or "excuse me" or even "on your right" while they blew past people in the turns. Some were smart enough to hear them coming and get over but others had no chance.

Here's another DH Speed video for you if you haven't already seen it. Turn up your volum so you can hear the commentators, they make the video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yds4dFeJFyc

Code_Rage · Joined: 27 Sep 2008 Posts: 55 Location: Palm Bay, FL

Both awesome, but yeah, a bit douchey on the courtesy on the first one. Specially when he rubbed the kids rear tire in the very beginning.

hat Sam Hill video is great, breaks your heart to see him washing out on the very end and loose by a half second after such a commanding speed. Any given Sunday I suppose.

GoldenGoose · Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 2:28 pm Post subject:

It's sick how fast he was going! He just glides over roots like they aren't there and he's not even wearing any armor. Even when he crashes he jumps back on the bike immediately and goes for broke to the line. A TRUE Badazz!! I would have to change underwear after a ride like that one! Wink

ChiliPepper · Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 3:35 pm Post subject:

Thanks GG for sharing that! Now thats some serious speed I can get really stoked over for real. I did notice that Hill was wearing knee/shin armour though, but no elbow/forearm armour or any body suit, so at least his legs were protected. That my brothers is a true DH pro!! My last DH race similar to that one was at the 2006 Fontucky DH Race, and I ate it toward the end, but I did get back on my steed and finished the race even though I was really hurting. Woo wee, there is nothing like the pure adrenaline rush of screaming down a hillside or mountain at speeds in excess of 40 mph. I remember the first time I did, I definitely needed a change of undergarment when it was all done and over with. I thought I was going to have a freaking heart attack! Mr. Green

Yeah, I also agree with you about the elbow raising on the original video I posted. I thought that was pretty damn rude of those guys! I understand that multi-rider DH racing can get a bit bump and rub, but nothing as rude as that was. Not even a "pardon ma"! Yeah, a raised elbow would have sufficed in that scenario! Very Happy

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Andrew_Gilbert · Joined: 05 Apr 2009 Posts: 27 Location: Lebanon, PA

thats nuts plain nuts the first video looked to me as if they made one wrong move it would be all bad and someone would be seeing their maker

the 2nd one said it was removed or deleted for violation of terms of use

love watching DH but dont know if i'll ever have a set of marbles big enough to try it.

timd · Joined: 19 Aug 2007 Posts: 40 Location: Silt, CO

The the only thing sick about that video is the etiquette of these two douchebag riders. they need a broomstick in the front spokes of their wheels for that behavior.

nickrm · Joined: 03 May 2009 Posts: 23 Location: Covington, LA

I have to agree, the way he almost ran that one guy off the side of the cliff made him a real douche bag. With that aside, the video was awesome, I could almost taste the dirt. I wish i had access to some trails like that.

steve32300 · Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 6:30 am Post subject:

Oh man,that video reminds me of last year when I took a trip to winter park and we rode the lift access DH trails,there was me,a bike shop employee,his two buddys,and two newbs that had never been to the lift access DH thing.Dont get me wrong,I got passed and dusted on my stmpjumper,but the two newbs both went down on that colorado sun dryed hard pack when the downhill rigs went by em because they didnt know how to watch for and get out of the way.But I know what ya mean when they end up wrecking somone for there own benefit,but even those two newbs werent afraid to admit that maby they should have been more aware of the faster down hill dudes that ride those trails all the time.I can see both sides,and realize that safe and curtious riding is a big priority in consideration to everyones health and the mtn biker reputation,but I also can see the plight of the dedicated DH riders who have to put up with slower riders getting in there way all the time like somone who drives too slow in the fast lane when people are trying to get to work in the morning traffic.?????I'm kinda stuck at that point,what should those DH dudes do,I mean they always have to deal with the slower riders on a peice of singletrack with no passing lanes while they pay for the tickets for the lift access,and are there to blast down the mountain on there $4000 DH rigs to get away from that part of the world that inhibits there ability to just fly.But then again,I saw blood and hanging skin on two of my buddys arms,and that kinda pissed me off a little,but what about the DH singletrack that is there for the DH'ers soul purpous of gravety fed pleasure to just fly.I'm truly stuck at that point,which one is wrong,which one is right?????Anybody want to chime in on this????
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garbanzo · Joined: 14 May 2009 Posts: 88 Location: Whistler, BC

this one is one my favs. only in Mexico

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93UzcOVdYPM

And this one too,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8N7vxuAZsUA

cujo · Joined: 17 Feb 2008 Posts: 98 Location: Lakeland , FL

Devin_P · Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2009 7:56 pm Post subject:

Well, people pay $100k's for high speed sports cars but can't just run people off the road, no matter what lane they are in. If they for ce someone off the road they are still at fault. If it's an open trail, It's an open trail. Anyone can ride it. Riders have to be prepared for any and all people and obstcles on the path. If they want to "test their limits" they need to enter closed events. On the other hand riders should be aware of what type of trail they are riding and not charge something they aren't ready for or capable of riding. There should be people at those DH/Ski resort parks that monitor that sort of thing

garbanzo · Joined: 14 May 2009 Posts: 88 Location: Whistler, BC

There should be people at those DH/Ski resort parks that monitor that sort of thing

They doo at my resort/ bike park. They WILL take your pass. We have lots of patolers on the trails and where the trails merge.

But at the same time, there are alot of people on certain trails that have no business being on those trails.

Goo · Joined: 24 Mar 2008 Posts: 336 Location: Athens, GA

dude mongoose, that video is intense! i want to ride there SO BAD! but like people were saying, i was thinking they were being jerks as well. but they were moving, that's for dang sure!

Funrover · Joined: 26 Oct 2009 Posts: 42

Some great vids, that first vid would be a sweet DH!

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