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Whistler Train Gap Bike Jump

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JmckR
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Has anyone on here hit this? Kenny smith train gap jump.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQXIG2ILqRw

My main goals for summer 2018
1. Fly to Canada
2. Hit Momentum for adults week.
3. Rent the meanest and most stupidly-expensive downhill bike available
4. Hit this jump
5. Try not to die
6. If number 5 succeeds then hit Whistler Bike park for a week or two.

Done a fair bit of research into it, not been able to find an exact location for it yet, but I know it's between Whistler and a town called Pemberton. On google maps you can see the train tracks running between the two, so I'm guessing I'll just ride alongside the tracks until I spot it. And hope it's still in usable condition.

(Just for the record I am an experienced downhill biker, not hit anything like this before though)
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Aug 30 2017 10:51AM
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JmckR
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that's that I guess
Jul 5 2018 8:34PM
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Non_State_Actor
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Ahhh mannnn, looks like ski patrol blew it up. Bummer
Jul 6 2018 12:17AM
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skierman
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jmckay7that's that I guess


What you can't buy a few pieces of wood and some nails? I knew you'd pussy out.
Jul 6 2018 9:11AM
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daannnnieel
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skiermanWhat you can't buy a few pieces of wood and some nails? I knew you'd pussy out.


If you dont know how to build that simple of a ramp one might assume you also shouldnt be hitting that simple of a ramp.
Jul 6 2018 4:08PM
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skierman
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daannnnieelIf you dont know how to build that simple of a ramp one might assume you also shouldnt be hitting that simple of a ramp.


Exactly. I feel like he's bullshitting us.

"I want to hit this, its something I've always wanted to do!"

*arrives and sees how big the gap is compared to the toddler-sized bike park jumps at his local hill*

"OMG a few boards are missing! I really want to hit this but its like totally impossible now... sorry guys, I tried, I really did..."

What a fucking clown. Like I posted before, he's nothing but a bike park rat with an inflated ego. They're dime-a-dozen nowadays.
Jul 7 2018 1:08AM
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JmckR
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skiermanExactly. I feel like he's bullshitting us.

"I want to hit this, its something I've always wanted to do!"

*arrives and sees how big the gap is compared to the toddler-sized bike park jumps at his local hill*

"OMG a few boards are missing! I really want to hit this but its like totally impossible now... sorry guys, I tried, I really did..."

What a fucking clown. Like I posted before, he's nothing but a bike park rat with an inflated ego. They're dime-a-dozen nowadays.


Dear me, you just don't give up do you haha

I genuinely don't see what you're trying to get at when you keep calling me a 'bike park rat'
Look at my original post, I never said all I've ever ridden is bike parks lmao, I just said I'm a pretty experienced rider. I'm not a pure slopestlye rider if that's what you believe for some reason?

It seems to me you're the one with the ego ?
Jul 7 2018 11:03AM
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ahshit
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I would recommend not renting a bike to begin with because it always seems like rental bikes get trashed
Jul 7 2018 2:11PM
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kirbstopper
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The actual jump is just to the left in the trees. You have to set it on that last log. Its removable so it doesnt get ruined. No need to rebuild the original.
Jul 7 2018 2:20PM
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skierman
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jmckay7Dear me, you just don't give up do you


Dear you, you just give up don't you?

A few months ago I drove 22 hours to Farwell canyon in BC to ride legendary big mountain lines for only two days and didn't pussy out when I got there. What's your excuse you privileged park rat? A few boards missing? Fuck off you claiming piece of shit. I didn't force you to make a thread about doing something you never had the balls or skills to do. This is on you. Eat shit.
Jul 8 2018 1:39AM
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powpatrol
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skiermanDear you, you just give up don't you?

A few months ago I drove 22 hours to Farwell canyon in BC to ride legendary big mountain lines for only two days and didn't pussy out when I got there.

/claim
Jul 8 2018 3:11PM
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TRVP_ANGEL
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skiermanDear you, you just give up don't you?

A few months ago I drove 22 hours to Farwell canyon in BC to ride legendary big mountain lines for only two days and didn't pussy out when I got there. What's your excuse you privileged park rat? A few boards missing? Fuck off you claiming piece of shit. I didn't force you to make a thread about doing something you never had the balls or skills to do. This is on you. Eat shit.


/claim
Jul 8 2018 8:47PM
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JmckR
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skiermanDear you, you just give up don't you?

A few months ago I drove 22 hours to Farwell canyon in BC to ride legendary big mountain lines for only two days and didn't pussy out when I got there. What's your excuse you privileged park rat? A few boards missing? Fuck off you claiming piece of shit. I didn't force you to make a thread about doing something you never had the balls or skills to do. This is on you. Eat shit.


skiermanDear you, you just give up don't you?

A few months ago I drove 22 hours to Farwell canyon in BC to ride legendary big mountain lines for only two days and didn't pussy out when I got there. What's your excuse you privileged park rat? A few boards missing? Fuck off you claiming piece of shit. I didn't force you to make a thread about doing something you never had the balls or skills to do. This is on you. Eat shit.


Lol I never asked what you’ve done, pretty sure nobody here gives one?

You also keep resorting to saying I’m a park rat and I just don’t get why, seems you’re just getting carried away as soon as you start typing cause you’re not talking sense


Also I’ve never claimed anything, for Christ sake man....
Jul 8 2018 8:55PM
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sklermang
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jmckay7Lol I never asked what you’ve done, pretty sure nobody here gives one?

You also keep resorting to saying I’m a park rat and I just don’t get why, seems you’re just getting carried away as soon as you start typing cause you’re not talking sense


Also I’ve never claimed anything, for Christ sake man....


Don't sweat it - he's an angsty tween caught in a grown man's body
Jul 9 2018 10:18PM
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VT_scratch
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Is this your photo or did you see this online recently?
jmckay7that's that I guess
Jul 9 2018 10:28PM
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VT_scratch
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kirbstopperThe actual jump is just to the left in the trees. You have to set it on that last log. Its removable so it doesnt get ruined. No need to rebuild the original.


oh snap you for real?
Jul 9 2018 10:29PM
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JmckR
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VT_scratchIs this your photo or did you see this online recently?


Online dude, never said I'd gone to view it myself aha, people just like to assume
Jul 9 2018 11:32PM
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daannnnieel
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jmckay7Online dude, never said I'd gone to view it myself aha, people just like to assume


I did assume that was your picture lol, it does however look like the lip is totally repairable. Im gonna stick with my original post in this thread and say that its not really worth it unless you jump a moving train.

Anyways, are you even spending time in whistler this summer? I sure wish I was.
Jul 10 2018 2:08AM
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JmckR
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daannnnieelI did assume that was your picture lol, it does however look like the lip is totally repairable. Im gonna stick with my original post in this thread and say that its not really worth it unless you jump a moving train.

Anyways, are you even spending time in whistler this summer? I sure wish I was.


I kinda see your point mate. I’m in Panorama BC at the moment, about 9 hours from Pemberton. Thinking at the end of the season heading to Whistler for a week or so to see what all the fuss is about! Will scope out the train gap whilst I’m there.
Jul 10 2018 11:30AM
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daannnnieel
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jmckay7I kinda see your point mate. I’m in Panorama BC at the moment, about 9 hours from Pemberton. Thinking at the end of the season heading to Whistler for a week or so to see what all the fuss is about! Will scope out the train gap whilst I’m there.


Panorama is a really cool place, Ive spent a bit of time in golden. Im from kelowna, about halfway to whis from where you are. If you get the chance i wouldnt hesitate on a trip to whis.
Jul 10 2018 12:05PM
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VT_scratch
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jmckay7Online dude, never said I'd gone to view it myself aha, people just like to assume


Yeah that’s what I figured- wasn’t sure why skiierman looked at that and assumed you’d driven all the way there then decided no
Jul 10 2018 4:02PM
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SofaKingSick
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VT_scratchYeah that’s what I figured- wasn’t sure why skiierman looked at that and assumed you’d driven all the way there then decided no


white-hot butthurt just streams from skierman's fingers, don't waste time trying to make sense of it
Jul 10 2018 4:14PM
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JmckR
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daannnnieelPanorama is a really cool place, Ive spent a bit of time in golden. Im from kelowna, about halfway to whis from where you are. If you get the chance i wouldnt hesitate on a trip to whis.

Yeah the bike trails here as gnarly as fuck, lots of tech sections, love it here. Plus it's super quiet, rarely find myself queuing for the lift.

Yeah I know Kelowna, I did a winter season at Big White 2 years ago man, just doing a ski instructor course and I'm probably coming back this season to instruct if Panorama don't offer me anything.
Jul 10 2018 7:04PM
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Jesse_
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Wow I totally forgot about this thread, thanks for the reminder guys...haven't posted in forever. You better fucking send this shit tho OP you've been handed everything you need to do it.

Lip is totally repairable and like others have said the removable jump is still there hiding in the trees. Hit me up with another update next year haha.
Jul 29 2018 7:12PM
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TRVP_ANGEL
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AHHHHHHHHHHH

*deep inhale*

HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHJAJAHAHAHAJAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA
Aug 11 2018 10:23PM
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TRVP_ANGEL
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OP you hit this yet?
Apr 15 2019 7:58PM
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BigdaddyPCMR
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Which one of you dumbasses
Apr 15 2019 10:14PM
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_IRRELEVANT_
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Looks sweet op you should definetly go and atleast check it out looks like it would be pretty fun. Update us op
Apr 16 2019 11:34AM
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JmckR
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That's crazy timing, guess it was almost fate of some sort. I went this morning.

Whimped out. I Had a one morning window just now, but it was slippy as fuck as it rained overnight.

I was by myself and it just didn't feel right. Really devastated but listened to gut feeling for once.

Feel like I've let myself down but I'll be back.
Apr 17 2019 2:04PM
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OregonDead
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TheMailManThat's crazy timing, guess it was almost fate of some sort. I went this morning.

Whimped out. I Had a one morning window just now, but it was slippy as fuck as it rained overnight.

I was by myself and it just didn't feel right. Really devastated but listened to gut feeling for once.

Feel like I've let myself down but I'll be back.


You need to wait and do it when you can get footy for this thread.
Apr 17 2019 2:23PM
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JmckR
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OregonDeadYou need to wait and do it when you can get footy for this thread.


Yeah I had my GoPro but would certainly be better with 3rd person angle.
Apr 17 2019 2:30PM
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JoeF2661
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TheMailManThat's crazy timing, guess it was almost fate of some sort. I went this morning.

Whimped out. I Had a one morning window just now, but it was slippy as fuck as it rained overnight.

I was by myself and it just didn't feel right. Really devastated but listened to gut feeling for once.

Feel like I've let myself down but I'll be back.


Made the right call escpacially being by yourself. Keep at her though and send that shit. Like somebody said though you need to tape this.
Apr 17 2019 2:51PM
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SofaKingSick
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TheMailManThat's crazy timing, guess it was almost fate of some sort. I went this morning.

Whimped out. I Had a one morning window just now, but it was slippy as fuck as it rained overnight.

I was by myself and it just didn't feel right. Really devastated but listened to gut feeling for once.

Feel like I've let myself down but I'll be back.


live to ride another day. if you're not feeling something and you're alone, i think backing down is always the responsible move
Apr 17 2019 3:46PM
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CLQ
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Can we get another update?
Jul 15 2019 6:34PM
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TRVP_ANGEL
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Just got my Norco storm 7.2 yesterday (silver-black finish btw not to brag). I think i';m gonna hit this up if you want to join me @JmckR ?
Jul 15 2019 6:52PM
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JmckR
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No update boys and probs won't be for a while. I'm working in Panorama BC which is a good 10hr drive away and don't plan on driving out West anytime soon.

I'll be sure to update when the day finally comes.
Jul 15 2019 7:32PM
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JmckR
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TRVP_ANGELJust got my Norco storm 7.2 yesterday (silver-black finish btw not to brag). I think i';m gonna hit this up if you want to join me @JmckR ?


Dunno if you're being funny or not but if you hit it I'll be jealous but also super stoked for you man! Let us know! It's gnarly as hell in person.

My jump skills have really improved recently, they're 100x better than they were at the time I scoped out the train gap. So I guess everything happens for a reason.
Jul 15 2019 7:35PM
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Slunky
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@TRVP_ANGEL she’s nice n chilled out, just got my stinky out of storage so I think I’m ready to send
Jul 16 2019 12:36PM
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SuspiciousFish
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Even if you nail it you still wont be as cool as this guy:

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/815386/Dave-Watson---Tour-de-france-Gap
Jul 16 2019 1:54PM
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CLQ
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you hit this yet OP? Also you hit this yet @TRVP_ANGEL ?
Jun 19 2020 6:20PM
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TRVP_ANGEL
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CLQyou hit this yet OP? Also you hit this yet @TRVP_ANGEL ?

why did you tag me i dont live anywhere near that. i live in ohio
Jun 20 2020 2:02AM
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JmckR
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CLQyou hit this yet OP? Also you hit this yet @TRVP_ANGEL ?


Nope. Didn't get a chance to go out west last year. I heard from a friend in Whistler it got taken down, again, after somebody completely wrecked themselves on it last summer.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B7YJdEcHfv-/


I'd hate to be THAT guy that ruins it for everybody else

**This post was edited on Jun 21st 2020 at 10:27:31am
Jun 20 2020 5:03AM
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CLQ
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TheMailManNope. Didn't get a chance to go out west last year. I heard from a friend in Whistler it got taken down, again, after somebody completely wrecked themselves on it last summer.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B7YJdEcHfv-/

When I first saw that video, I kinda made peace with myself for not hitting it that day
I'd hate to be THAT guy that ruins it for everybody else


This is exactly what I see in my nightmares, fuck.
Jun 20 2020 11:18AM
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JAHBRADOR
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TheMailManNope. Didn't get a chance to go out west last year. I heard from a friend in Whistler it got taken down, again, after somebody completely wrecked themselves on it last summer.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B7YJdEcHfv-/

When I first saw that video, I kinda made peace with myself for not hitting it that day
I'd hate to be THAT guy that ruins it for everybody else


haha Oh my fucking god, what was he thinking? If there is ever a time to be 100% committed.

I filmed one of my buddies hitting it about 3 years ago, honestly one of the most impressive things i have ever seen.
Jun 20 2020 11:20AM
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JmckR
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CLQThis is exactly what I see in my nightmares, fuck.


truth. That's what I was half-envisioning whilst I was there. And when it comes to hits like this, if there's even 1% doubt, then it's not worth it
Jun 20 2020 12:27PM
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JmckR
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JAHBRADORhaha Oh my fucking god, what was he thinking? If there is ever a time to be 100% committed.

I filmed one of my buddies hitting it about 3 years ago, honestly one of the most impressive things i have ever seen.


Yeah really strange video. He never looked committed from the start. It's not an easy run in, and you gotta pedal quite a bit, this dude barely put a stroke in. As soon as he'd set off he'd essentially bought a ticket for the Titanic.
Jun 20 2020 12:29PM
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skierman
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hahahaahahahahahaha
Jun 21 2020 10:26AM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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Holy fucking shit, how is he alive?

I don't even mountain bike but damn, you'd think you might need a little more speed than that!
TheMailManNope. Didn't get a chance to go out west last year. I heard from a friend in Whistler it got taken down, again, after somebody completely wrecked themselves on it last summer.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B7YJdEcHfv-/


I'd hate to be THAT guy that ruins it for everybody else

**This post was edited on Jun 21st 2020 at 10:27:31am
Jun 21 2020 12:25PM
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JmckR
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BigPurpleSkiSuitHoly fucking shit, how is he alive?

I don't even mountain bike but damn, you'd think you might need a little more speed than that!

he's a lucky boy!! Also making an insane recovery to be fair to him. back riding bikes and all.
Jun 21 2020 3:11PM
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skierman
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BigPurpleSkiSuitHoly fucking shit, how is he alive?

I don't even mountain bike but damn, you'd think you might need a little more speed than that!


Bike park rats like this kid have no clue how to judge speed since they're used to riding things perfectly built. This point along with the thread creator thinking its a good idea to hit this in the wet alone are enough reasons why he should never attempt anything like this. Maybe he should have timed it with the train, it would have cushioned his fall.
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