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AUSSIE MAKES FMX HISTORY WITH DOUBLE BACKFLIPS IN TEXAS
by Press Release [June 28, 2009]
American rider Nate Adams claimed victory at the third stop of the Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour 2009 in Fort Worth (Texas, USA) on Saturday night, however it was the Aussie riders that really knocked the hats of the crowd. In the Lone Star State 22,000 fans witnessed an FMX sensation as Australian Cameron Sinclair landed two double backflips in competition and rode off with third place.
It was a night of intense action on the 4,200 m³ of dirt that made up the huge course in Texas, comprising 15 different kickers catapulting the riders 15 metres into the air and 40 metres across the arena. At the start of the event the crowd fell silent as Thomas Pagès (FRA) became the first man to attempt a frontflip in competition before losing control of his bike and hitting the ground hard. The Fre..... [read more]
Extreme Sport News
Australian ASP World Title Threats Ready for Hang Loose Santa Catarina Pro [June 20, 2009] [Surfing]
Fresh off the Australian and South Pacific legs of the 2009 ASP World Tour, the world’s best surfers are preparing for ASP Dream Tour Stop No. 4 of 10, the Hang Loose Santa Catarina Pro in Brazil from June 27 to July 5, 2009, with the Australian ASP .....
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Go Pro Hero Camera (Surf Camera) - Review [June 16, 2009] [Surfing]
On a recent surf trip to the Northern Atolls of the Maldives I took a Go Pro Hero camera along for a bit of fun. I attached the camera to an old mini-mal using a FCS plug on the top deck. The camera takes both stills and video. I managed only to try .....
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FORGET SUMMER – THE SWATCH TTR TOUR GOES DOWNUNDER [June 4, 2009] [Snowboarding]
Snowpark; New Zealand – June 3rd, 2009: The 08/09 season of the Swatch TTR Tour will go down in history as the most progressive, thrill inducing snowboard championship yet. In what was a fiercely fought showdown, Peetu Piiroinen (FIN) climbed up to .....
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Extreme Sport Articles
Mountain Biking Terms You Need to Know [Mountain Biking]
There's a lot of terminology to learn if you're a mountain biking enthusiast. These enthusiasts have a language all their own, what with "face plants, boing-boing, drillium and wild pig."
However, there is also biking terminology that stays the s .....
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Rock Climbing with Style - Bouldering and Indoor Climbing Gyms [Rock Climbing]
If you are looking for an addictive outdoor sport, it is hard to top rock climbing. Once you try it, you will be hooked and looking for opportunities to go high.
Rock climbing may sound like the most basic of sports. Find something to climb. Clim .....
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The Wakeboard Tower: Outfitting Your Boat [Wakeboarding]
Tips for Finding the Best Wakeboard Tower for Your Boat
If you are a water sports enthusiast, you and your family and friends frequently may enjoy a wide array of different activities including wakeboarding, wakeskating, sky skiing, tubing or wate .....
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Go-Karts on Steroids
I have been an avid road racer for several years. I began racing 125cc ShifterKarts in 1997. These Go-Karts on steroids can go 130mph with 0-60 in under 4 seconds. Last july I attended a race at Putnam Park,In. this 2 mile road course is very fast and tricky. I started the race in 20th position, had moved up to 5th when The **** hit the fan. Going into a tight right hander, about 60mph the 3rd and 4th place guys got into each other and came across the track in front of me. I had no where to go, and blasted the guy in the rear. I remember the tail of my Kart coming off the ground, as it slamed me on to the asphalt track. I came out of the Kart, at that point and was ran into by another racer. That impact shattered my helmet as well as my left collar bone, and right wrist.I tumbled several times before coming to a stop in the grass.I lost track of time. It seemed as if the ambulance was there waiting for me.When I stood up I realalized I could not walk. My right ankle was also broken. I crawled past my trashed Kart and made it to the ambulance.They took me to a local hospital. I might as well been taken to witch doctors!. These people failed to notice my severly broken ankle, or that I had a serious concusion. They offed me pain pills wich I refused. You see, I was not the only one In my Group. My 16 year old son and a friend was also with me. My son Had witnesed the whole thing and was very concerned. Some competitors at the track helped my son get my equipment packed up , and brought my him to the hospital.He was glad to see me in one peice(sort of). I then was faced six hour drive ahead of me.I had to stop 3 times on the way home because of the pain.I knew I had to get those kids home,so I just kept going!.Well, in hind site , I would do it all over again!. My first race back was in January at Daytona International Speedway. I started 35th of 40 , and went to 3rd on the first lap. I ran as high as 2nd till I made a mistake wich left me in 5th spot.My son was there with me and we were fairly happy with the results( We should have had a top 3) A fried of mine told me " you never know how fast your going , till you fall off!" I say " **** happens!" lets go racing!!! .....
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