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Caleb Moore - Critical Condition

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twigflipper
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I know its not skiing related, but a big deal from xgames- Just saw that Caleb Moore is in super critical condition and his family is saying its looking like he is not going to make it. Prayers going out for him for sure...

http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2013/01/29/snowmobiler-caleb-moore-in-critical-condition-after-crash-at-winter-x-games/?test=latestnews

Jan 29 2013 8:49AM
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JWeinstock
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so sad to see this happen. really hope he pulls through
Jan 30 2013 9:18AM
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Mr.Huck
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, and Troy.

That's good to know. Hope I never need their services though.
Jan 30 2013 10:48AM
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ptbsbll12
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Thinking about this makes me sick to my stomach...
Jan 31 2013 1:22AM
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DIX~
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http://www.giveforward.com/calebmoore
Jan 31 2013 1:44AM
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californiagrown
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on a 3 foot pow day no less.
Jan 31 2013 2:26AM
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ptbsbll12
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http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2013/01/31/caleb-moore-dies-after-injuries-x-games-crash-snowmobile/1880587/

Snowmobiling at X Games wont ever be the same without both Moore brothers
Jan 31 2013 1:15PM
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twigflipper
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Man, its so sad to see him pass away. I hate that. Gives a greater respect for life. At least he died doing something he loved, pushing the limits. Heart goes out to his parents and brother especially.
Jan 31 2013 1:23PM
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JWeinstock
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so sad to hear of his death.

another article on him here

http://sports.espn.go.com/xgames/news/story?id=8901435
Jan 31 2013 1:24PM
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JWeinstock
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sorry for dub post but clicky

Jan 31 2013 1:28PM
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Justin.B
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Vibes to Colton and the entire Moore family. Caleb will never be forgotten as a pinnacle athlete in the snowmobiling world.
Jan 31 2013 1:37PM
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theBearJew
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Can't believe it, I really thought it was going to make it though. RIP Caleb.
Jan 31 2013 1:41PM
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wawabunski
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RIP - absolutely tragic
Jan 31 2013 1:53PM
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johnnyBuz
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Yah I thought after he made it though 2-3 nights he was gonna be good to go.
Jan 31 2013 1:57PM
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Heart
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Rest in peace.
Jan 31 2013 2:12PM
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himay5
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Rest in peace Caleb.
Jan 31 2013 2:13PM
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flatspinner
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Man, that sucks. RIP Caleb
Jan 31 2013 2:16PM
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m-ruta
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Rest in peace Caleb.

I wish the very best to his family right now. I can't even imagine.
Jan 31 2013 2:37PM
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cwillygood
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So sad...RIP
Jan 31 2013 2:44PM
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E-Nix
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It's very sad to see him go, he had some serious balls.
Jan 31 2013 2:55PM
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SPUTnik.
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R.I.P.
Jan 31 2013 3:10PM
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Candyman.
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Really didn't want to hear this, my heart goes out to his friends and family. :(
Jan 31 2013 4:10PM
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Vincenzo
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RIP. So sad to see this, I have nothing but respect for this man. That beeing said, I don't know whether or not I agree with how X Games handled snowmobiling freestyle and best trick this year. Too many crashes in the freestyle. Both the Caleb brothers had to back out from the competition and Daniel Bodin should thank the gods he wasn't seriously injured on his flip where he almost did the exact same thing as Caleb only on a bigger kicker. Maybe the staff should have stopped the competition and done an inspection of the course? Remember that both the Caleb brothers injured themselves on the exact same jump, doing a trick they had done several times before. There might not be much in that, and again it's just speculation. Then the frightening thing. Jack Strong, former contender in the freestyle FMX best trick from the Summer X Games. He actually attended the competition trying a body flip variation which he had landed on an FMX bike. The strange thing to me here is that he only had approximatly 4hours ever spent on a snowmobile before doing that. I mean, like wtf X Games? Seriously? On his first attempt he ejects mid air, cause he had problems with the clutch and wasn't used to handling the snowmobile itself, resulting in a heavy fall and the snowmobile to rush on its own out in the audience hitting an innocent bystander and sending him to the hospital. Like really? To me that shows serious lack of safety from the organisers. X games has been known for taking serious safety precautions, but in this case I really felt that this was poorly done and handled. Just my toughts. Again RIP Caleb, toughts go out to his family and friends.
Jan 31 2013 4:37PM
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LoathesRaisins
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Reminds me of when Jeremy Lusk died.
Jan 31 2013 5:30PM
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-Ben-
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R.I.P.
Jan 31 2013 5:36PM
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Gr0mo
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RIP - I will always remember you for being a straight up bad ass and walking yourself off after that crash.
Jan 31 2013 5:38PM
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Tikayt
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My profound condolences.. Are we gonna lose valuable people every year... ? It is always tragic.
Jan 31 2013 5:43PM
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Steezy_P
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RIP Caleb. Really sad to hear this.
Jan 31 2013 7:27PM
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skierman
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Oh shut the fuck up with that "blame the course" BS. Everything on that course was built insanely well and it's ultimately up to the RIDERS to what they wanna pull. What are you going to sue the X Games because the prize purse is too high and it makes the athletes go insane that they have to do certain runs? Like wtf, Vincenzo? Seriously? And a stuck throttle because a sled crashed happens and has nothing to do with the experience of the rider... although he might have had a better chance of landing it.

You're the kind of kid that sounds like he'd sue the ski resort for overshooting a jump like a fucking idiot.
Jan 31 2013 10:15PM
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skierman
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Sorry guys, can't tolerate that kinda BS off bad news like this. He knew the risks, he trained for it his whole life. Shit happens.
Jan 31 2013 10:16PM
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snomaster
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Shit happens though I wonder if he had a chest protector on... So many moto sports athletes (and downhill biking guys) fucking send it on features much scarier than any of our snow booters without full protective gear. Baffling to me. But they take the risk...
Jan 31 2013 11:55PM
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Vincenzo
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He stuck the throttle? Are you retarded? He missed the clutch halfway through the jump and the sled went into nosedive so he ejected. If you watched the video again, the sled only goes full speed as soon as it gets upright from the crash, then after going maybe 2meters the speed dies down completely. From there it just sails towards the crowd and hits an unlucky guy standing infront of a truck. Get your facts straight, I was simply sharing some toughts. If the throttle was stuck that truck and sled would be pretty fucked up and that guy would probably be dead. "You're the kind of kid that sounds like he'd sue the ski resort for overshooting a jump like a fucking idiot." Nah man, that isn't me. Don't call people fucking idiots when you clearly already have taken on that nickname for yourself.

Feb 1 2013 12:15AM
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TheMafia
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Natural Selection at it's finest. RIP though.
Feb 1 2013 12:18AM
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chiefbroseph
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RIP Caleb
Feb 1 2013 12:19AM
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Gameday
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So sad to hear... R.I.P. at least he was doing something he loved, pushing the limits, and progressing the sport.
Feb 1 2013 12:28AM
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TheMafia
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for all that were praying how did that work out for you?
Feb 1 2013 5:33AM
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Bateman
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i'm no christian but holy fuck dick of the year right here.
Feb 1 2013 6:04AM
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TheMafia
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Random idiot dies doing stupid shit. Let's feel sorry for him. Fucking moron culture.
Feb 1 2013 6:37AM
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TheMafia
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Let's worry more about people with diseases and cancer than fucking idiots with too small of dick flipping 450 pound machines on to themselves... like what do you think would happen?
Feb 1 2013 6:39AM
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ohboy
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If you don't care then why post in the thread? No need to just trash Caleb, especially right after his death...Now if you don't mind, could you please leave?

Thanks bud.

Feb 1 2013 7:13AM
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commander2984
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theres always a few insensitive assholes on the internet... dont let them get to you^
not sayin hes not a fuckin dick for having no respect, cause he is

rip caleb i hated watching that crash, kinda turned me off from xgames as a whole this year.. too buck everyone gettin broke off..
Feb 1 2013 10:14AM
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nagger
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such sad news.
but I can't help thinking of the up side. he from doing one of his favourite things, and I know that if I were going to die young I would want it to be doing my favourite thing which is skiing. he went out as a champ.
I don't often get sad from hearing about stuff like this but I guess it's just too close to skiing.
rip.
Feb 1 2013 3:06PM
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