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Did someone die at the US OPEN?

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.d.
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i met the guy who came in 8th in the us open at the x games and i think he said someone died at the us open cuz they landed on their neck wierd? is that true and who was it?
Jan 27 2007 7:10PM
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schlopy
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It was before the open and his name was Asher Krank
Jan 27 2007 7:13PM
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WestCoast_Hitman
Posts: 279 - Karma: 18
ya some kid in the big air overshot a straight air. died on impact
Jan 27 2007 7:13PM
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chimichanga2
Posts: 38 - Karma: 10
wow...was he competing in the comp? and thats sweet how u met that guys dad.

ya but was he competing?
Jan 27 2007 7:15PM
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TonyTheTiger
Posts: 863 - Karma: 68
Oh shit how much do I feel bad when hearing about pals dying doiing the stuff we love so much...
Jan 27 2007 7:15PM
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Carter23
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his name was asher crank.. My Crested Butte Academy Freeride athlete. Search "Asher Crank" to get the full details. And it wasnt at the USO, but the weekend before.

Jan 27 2007 7:16PM
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PCjea
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shred in peace asher
Jan 27 2007 8:39PM
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Black-Bandanna
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Amen.
Jan 27 2007 8:40PM
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Dilla
Posts: 6447 - Karma: 106
holy shit.
im so sorry to hear that. Im sure hes shreddin up in heaven though.
RIP.
Jan 27 2007 8:44PM
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sowstochd
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RIP Asher Krank...
Jan 27 2007 8:52PM
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tremby_skyt
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omg i hate hearing that someone died skiing that is so sad :( ... RIP
Jan 27 2007 9:01PM
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thegreyarea
Posts: 3265 - Karma: 34
YouTube video here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_1w_xNXtvo
Jan 27 2007 9:10PM
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dylanflint
Posts: 824 - Karma: 44
he died at a slopestyle contest in copper the week before the open.
Jan 27 2007 9:42PM
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dylanflint
Posts: 824 - Karma: 44
and thats a tight video, RIP son
Jan 27 2007 9:48PM
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ThaLetterM.
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so sad... so sad....i hope hes shredding some sick pow in heaven or wherever you go
Jan 27 2007 9:50PM
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