I also think its hilarious that people are so supportive and excited when someone like K-Rimes goes to Brazil, breaks speed records, and helps push the limits of this sport we all love, but the thought of some teenage kid trying to push the limits of the sport as well, but in a slightly different manner, is totally dangerous, irresponsible, and ignorant. Where was all the bitching and moaning about how K-Rimes's mom would would feel if he died in Brazil? Where were all the discouraging comments when K-Rimes attempted to push the limits of the sport? Where were all the people coming out of the woodwork to preach to K-Rimes about how he is so stupid for trying such a thing? Whats with this double standard?
The big difference is that I KNOW Kevin and I KNOW he knows what he is doing.
He is the kind of rider who can do that... I aint that sure about a dude with an average tuck somewhere lost in the middle of the states, who beleives that putting speed rings instead of bushing will do the job and who doesnt even have any leathers to protect him for drfiting on his ass for 300 feet once he crashes...
Now I dont try to discourage him. I was just like him like 6 years ago, I did my experiences, I crashed, hard sometimes and I learned. He will do the exact same thing
Hold on are you telling me this guy dosnt even have leathers....
man Ive come off bikes at less speed than that and have even been able to drop them first before sliding and Im glad I had leathers to save my ass., Dude you NEED leathers..
are you sure your ready for this, and if this is true , what kind of lifesaver mates do you have letting you do this without proper protection,
You say you have already been 80mph .. Thats way more than I have ever done and probley will ever do.
what where you wearing then.?
Im a bit concerned about this now . before I thought why not have a go. now hmmm ...this is just crazy sh!t.
and thats still my 2c
When a Top-Bike racer crashes, they're hittin the tarmac at an excess of 150 sometimes even 200, and the majority of cases, they can just get up and walk away from those crashes.
That's because they have well designed body armor, pads, and courses with generous pea-gravel filled runoffs and air-fences. BTW, when top riders come off their bikes at real road courses like the Isle of Man they die...
And this "Double Standard" is not that at all.
We have almost all seen K-rimes race at least in a video, we can all appreciate and trust his knowledge and skill because we've seen him do it.
Now, just because I haven't heard of this kid before doesen't mean he is not AMAZING, but I can't in my right mind trust him to reach this speeds and do this preperation properly, without seeing some of his accomplishments.
Just the fact that he doesen't have leathers should mean he postpones the planes till he has all the safety equipment.
I'm not asking him to stop, I'm asking him to rethink it and wait till he has enough cash to afford every single precaution. And I mean.
- Closed road that has been swept.
- Trained first aiders or preferably paramedics.
- A full plan of what to do if something goes wrong.
- A set up you are COMPLETELY confident in (I mean best of the best of the best)
- SAFETY EQUIPMENT, spine guard, leathers motorcycle helmet the whole thing.At those speeds you can't afford to skimp out on even one piece of equipment.
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noob! you're supposed to flame him, not answer his question. What is this a forum?!
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I keep buying new Loaded boards but my rep count isn't going up. WTF!?!
Here is an example of the "skilz" of his "crew". He's going about 15 mph but claiming 25. Gotta love Beavis' laugh at the end. Looks like his friends are kooks too:
Come on guys...thant's mean. And it's not funny. The man was not feeling well... That's a lot of suffering for him and his family. Taking exams and bracing yourself for news that could mean that something could be very wrong is heart-wrenching and very painful. Very, very stressful situation. Not fun I tell you. Also he was really brave the way he took it. I remember those posts. Quit it.
I thought we were concerned about Chrise's safety, not about being bringing him down, harassing and diminishing him. That's totally out of order.
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Very well spoken. I completely agree.
Being worried about his safety and trying to convince him not to do it should not extend as far as billitling him so he doesen't feel confident enough to do it. It was one step over the line.
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noob! you're supposed to flame him, not answer his question. What is this a forum?!
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If you're not scared about not wearing a helmet, then you're not skating hard enough.
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I keep buying new Loaded boards but my rep count isn't going up. WTF!?!
I thought we were concerned about Chrise's safety, not about being bringing him down, harassing and diminishing him. That's totally out of order.
No it's not. The guy is on drugs for his brain tumor or whatever his incompetent military doctors don't seem to be able or willing to diagnose. He and his crew are obvious kooks. He flat out lied about going 85 mph. Whatever happens in his land speed record attempt we can be sure that the story will be all or partial bullsh*t and that there will be no credible evidence provided.
I'm sure his less than credible bluster is overcompensation for his uncured neurological problems but it is pathetic nevertheless.
I'm just calling it that because you referred to K-Rimes. Really it could be any experienced speedboarder. They have obviously proven their skills on and off the race track. Nearing if not braking 80 mph without the aid of a vehicle. It's not their skills that are holding them back. It is simply that they can't get any more aerodynamic. The can't push through the wind faster than that without the aid of fairings. If someone is stable at 80, I'm sure they'd be stable at 100. I'm sorry to say it but judging by the kid's video, he's simply just not skilled enough to complete this stunt yet. Keep practicing and maybe someday you'll be able to do it.
And as for Enemy Combatant. What are you trying to do? One of my favourite things about this sport is how it is so inclusive. So what, he had an idea and a goal and he's not ready for it yet and he needs to put some more work into preparing for it. Instead of telling him he doesen't have any skill why not try and give some positive feedback instead.
And you know all that negative Karma you have, maybe that should be a sign you need to lighten up. Cause if you don't get it when that many people tell you to lighten up, your the one who is more likely to be overcompensating for something by throwing yourself into negative arguments.
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noob! you're supposed to flame him, not answer his question. What is this a forum?!
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I keep buying new Loaded boards but my rep count isn't going up. WTF!?!
And you know all that negative Karma you have, maybe that should be a sign you need to lighten up. Cause if you don't get it when that many people tell you to lighten up, your the one who is more likely to be overcompensating for something by throwing yourself into negative arguments.
My net karma from the Silverfish community is +43. Malakai gave me -400 for criticizing the Buy&Sell software.
i understand being concerned for him, but some certain people are just being jerks, he has full protective equipment, people have fallen at that speed and have been ok, its not the best idea, but dont be jackasses
Instead of flaming him for doing this, which is exactly what he said would NOT convince him to stop doing this why don`t we all give some friendly advice on how he can stay safe. Which might save his ass since he obviously plans on going though this.
And for future notice ``Switching your bushings for ####### washers is ####### retarded, you stupid Ohio piece of #### douchbag`` is not going to convince this guy to do anything. The only thing it will do is get him to stop checking this stupid thread full of 8 pages of flaming. Good job, haters, now he won`t listen to ANYTHING we say.
i understand being concerned for him, but some certain people are just being jerks, he has full protective equipment, people have fallen at that speed and have been ok, its not the best idea, but dont be jackasses
The whole enterprise is bogus. Even if his friends manage to pull him up over 50 he will hit some slight imperfection in the pavement or vortex of the tow vehicle that will cause him to go into oscillations that will intensify if he holds on to the tow rope and he will slam.
If he gets over 50 and the tow vehicle does not keep accelerating or slows down even slightly the tow line will go slack and he will run over it and slam. If the tow vehicle slows just a bit and then accelerates to keep him from running over the rope then it will jerk him right off the board and he will slam.
And who called his house? That is ####### disgusting. How many of your mothers here know that you do DH? ####. If I walk down the street too fast my mom gets worried. Standing on a board with wheels and going down a hill would make most mothers flip. I wonder how many of you guys tell your mothers you do downhill. Really. Ugh.
He should`ve posted this AFTER he did it. It would have avoided all this ####.
No it's not. The guy is on drugs for his brain tumor or whatever his incompetent military doctors don't seem to be able or willing to diagnose. He and his crew are obvious kooks. He flat out lied about going 85 mph. Whatever happens in his land speed record attempt we can be sure that the story will be all or partial bullsh*t and that there will be no credible evidence provided.
I'm sure his less than credible bluster is overcompensation for his uncured neurological problems but it is pathetic nevertheless.
#### man, you really are a sad, sore, angry, mean mother####er. Why are you hating like that?
You shouldn't have brought Chrise's medical history into the discussion in the first place. Insisting on bringing it up especially in the terms you are, reveals a serious lack of character and respect for him and others. You are willingly targeting Chris personally using this as ammunition. It has nothing to with skateboarding or the 100mph attempt. Nothing but cheap shots, totally uncalled for.
From all the "points", you listed before, namely Chris being a "liar", a "poser" and a kook" not a single one justifies, by any means this kind of attack.
I repeat, that is totally out of order and disrespectful.You should be ashamed. I sincerely hope Malakai gives you much more that -400 for this.
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