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"Pipe Dreams" - You've never seen something like this before...

Discussion in 'YachtForums Yacht Club' started by Kevin, Aug 3, 2015.

  1. Kevin

    Kevin YF Moderator

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    DC Shoes just released this on YouTube this morning:



    I was appropriately impressed.
  2. Capt Ralph

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    Gaaww..
    That's awesome..
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    The creativity and progression of what is action sport has not slowed down and amazes me everytime. Well done Robbie and crew. Glad to see the lad and team making a living pursuing such adventure. Way to go DC shoes as well.
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    Can you still call it a dirtbike?
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    He was on the dirt before the water, I guess you could although I would hate to catch that skid on a root or stuff it into a wave...I would like to see that just not do it myself...
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    Motorcycle vs, saltwater. hmmmmmm. Still pretty cool. Ah to be young and immortal. Every time I see the kids today with their extreme sports I have to wonder what they'll feel like when they get to my age. :eek: BTW, I see full riding gear and no PFD. He better not slow down.
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    Heard he is the same guy that rode the bike over the roof tops in the Bond movie. Crazy Aussie legend, was only a matter of time until he got into the surf with his talent.
    I'd say this was a long time in the planning and development. This was no "Go Pro" production off the cuff. Red B has it all tied up. Good on them and Robbie M.
    Give it a few years and we will see Dirt Bike Surfers...
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    A few thoughts;

    A one-off stunt is only going to happen like this after permits, politicians, environmentalist, locals, and insurance companies are dealt with (paid off). Events like this are expensive.

    What if that bike stuffed or rolled over?

    The next generation of bike gizmo to ride waves like this, won't look like this.
    It would be considered a motor boat and open a whole path (hi-way) of revenue to the governments.
    In the U.S. It would have to be unsinkable. Non pollutant. I don't think there is enough room for all the required safety stickers.

    Buba and Gohmer have been skimming the tops of private or back woods small streams and lakes with bikes, snowmobiles, riding lawn mowers and golf carts already. Beer is usually the driving force. Not to many environmentalist are screaming about that,,, yet.
    But get a sinker dirt bike tumbling on a reef?

    Ya know, That is a awesome video...
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    Yes he is the Skyfall stuntman. Also did a crazy stunt in Las Vegas jumping from the ground UP to the top of the Arc de Triomph in Vegas. Then a minute later rode off of the roof back down. Very crazy stuff.