Jumpship Contest - Dirt Jumps On A Barge!

May 13, 2011 at 0:05
May 13, 2011
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Jordie Lunn talks about the Jumpship contest:

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A new event for 2011, Jumpship will showcase the world's best freeride mountain bike riders competing in Victoria’s Inner Harbour before a crowd of thousands. Jumpship will bring mind blowing skill and fearless competitiveness to a new level as riders will battle for cash and personal pride on the surface of a floating barge in Canada’s most beautiful city. The Inner Harbour is the bustling, vibrant, center of action in Victoria. Absolutely filled with tourists all summer long, it presents a competition venue unlike any other. With live music and beer gardens there will be something for everyone, whether a fan of cycling or not. Set against a picturesque backdrop of yachts, the legislature buildings, and beautiful hotels, Jumpship will bring freeride mountain biking into the heart of an urban center to create a spectator experience like no other.

Invited riders include Brandon Semenuk, Jamie Goldman and Geoff Gulevich, among many others.


Check out Jumpship website to learn more.
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99 Comments

  • + 46
flag hatchleader (May 13, 2011 at 0:06)
 Didn't Red Bull already do this?
  • + 22
flag masterbailer (May 13, 2011 at 0:07)
 They did the hell barge for NWD 10 segment, but it was not a contest. This is
  • + 20
flag Greenwood102 (May 13, 2011 at 0:11)
 What if the boat moves like a couple of inches whilst your in the air and effectively moves the landing?
  • + 26
flag bigbigbike (May 13, 2011 at 0:14)
 Same idea as walking and throwing a ball up in the air. It's moving forward at the same speed so when you slow in the air you would still be traveling as fast as the boat.
  • + 42
flag DJ-in-JB (May 13, 2011 at 0:49)
 i think he is talking about throwing the ball up, then walking forward...
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flag mabuse (May 13, 2011 at 1:33)
 some people really go out of their way to perpetuate the idea of stupid canadians...
  • + 81
flag mattdennison (May 13, 2011 at 1:50)
 you may as well be concerned about the earth's axis shifting whilst jumping
  • + 2
flag cyfa89 (May 13, 2011 at 4:59)
 mabuse
haha Smile
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flag dirtjumpur (May 13, 2011 at 6:58) (Below Threshold) show comment
 how are you going to instantaneously move a barge which must weight like 200+ tons whilst you're in the air? ridiculous suggestion
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flag giantzack (May 13, 2011 at 7:48) (Below Threshold) show comment
 yay for 2 inches of movement if your wife got that then wed have a problem
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flag johnny-compton (May 13, 2011 at 8:24) (Below Threshold) show comment
 dirtjumpur, your a complete retard. the guys talking about either the barging moving forward too fast and maybe the rider lands a bit short of the landing e.g. case it. or the idea that the rider will be going faster than the barge and overclearing. simples.
  • + 8
flag cammyg18 (May 13, 2011 at 8:29)
 the barge isnt moving, victoria harbour is to small, and if it was the physics are still there so the jumper isnt gonna miss the landing
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flag makonastinky (May 13, 2011 at 8:31)
 he said it was gonna be in that spot, so doesnt seem like much room to go anywhere anyway, i know its a boat but it probably wont even be moving..
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flag rcpro88 (May 13, 2011 at 9:05)
 The barge will have t omove a significant amount for the jumper to actually feel a difference... the barge wont move easily if tied down, maybe back and forth 2 inches, but that wouldn't be bad enough to cause a serious problem, now if the barge moved like 2 ft, the nit would... dirtjumpur u are a retard, when something, like this is floating, it wont take that much force to move it, for EX: WAVES, will effect ther barge moving.... but thats not nearly enough to cause big issues..
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flag gbhfghinn (May 13, 2011 at 11:53)
 1 guess why its in a harbor? - to minimize movement, clever aye? look at and listen to the video; the barge is 180ft by 50ft (beepking big, as it says), something that size is not going to move in water as calm as shown in the video. The riders are more likely to be blown off by the wind because it is so open.

a little bit of common sense is all thats needed
  • + 3
flag boostmaster (May 13, 2011 at 15:00)
 ya and wasnt the hell barge in NWD10 actually moving?! I thought it was, proving that it still works safely even while its slowly floating around
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flag dirtjumpur (May 13, 2011 at 15:02)
 f*cking hell pinkbike is full of f*cktards if my comment got downvoted. johnny, I know what the guy was on about and my point makes sense - everything's relative so if the barge is moving at a constant 1 or 2mph then the rider won't even know about it. same if the barge was doing 30mph (except higher windspeed may affect the rider), I was pointing out that the only way for movement of the barge to affect the rider would be if it suddenly moved whilst he was airborne. I.e. instantaneously! get your f*cking grammar right for a start before you throw the retard card around anyway
  • + 2
flag GabrielDugas (May 13, 2011 at 15:15)
 to clarify the moving not moving barge issue from a physicist. the rider even if the barge move is moving with it. if the rider is jumping and the barge is moving in the sametime the rider won't notice it because his "zero speed point" is the barge not the earth. if the Barge accelerate while the rider is in the air then he will see a difference. but come on, the barge can't accelarate that much in the 2 seconds airtime of the riders.
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flag sean-dh (May 13, 2011 at 15:25)
 ah here lads i think the organizers would have thought about it so quit the arguing. This aint physics class.
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flag pheonix-up (May 13, 2011 at 16:29)
 No way the moving barge will effect jumping, end of discussion, both rider and barge have the same speed/momentum so relative to eachother, neither is moving. Simple physics.
  • + 5
flag freddiehg (May 13, 2011 at 18:00)
 everybody, calm down, you guys are so damn irritable, the barge will be in a harbor, so the waves will be minimal. Its also a barge, so it won't be moving that far, and not to be too mean, but the people that organized this event probably did lots more research than you. So calm yourselves and try to prevent a massive arm chair engineer argument and subsequent neg prop war..
  • + 1
flag pheonix-up (May 13, 2011 at 20:43)
 agreed
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flag bunkey (May 14, 2011 at 1:08)
 f*cking hell. How long can you argue over a barge for?
  • + 5
flag RavineRiders (May 14, 2011 at 9:33)
 for approximately 20 comments
  • + 1
flag gbhfghinn (May 14, 2011 at 11:28)
 So nur
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flag mushrooms (May 14, 2011 at 16:41)
 Well it was fine when they did Hell Barge which was moving. Wink
  • + 3
flag dunbar-biker (May 15, 2011 at 7:15)
 didn't know everyone on PB was a physicist
  • + 1
flag bmxxican (May 15, 2011 at 8:48)
 the world spins meaning if the jumps where not moving and your in the air the world is still spining,meaning that the same thing could happing on the ground and not a barge but the world dosnt spin fast enough and i doubt the barge would ether.
  • + 5
flag aaronclixby7 (May 15, 2011 at 10:18)
 hey guys what if the barge sinks wile someone is mid jump?
  • + 6
flag IrishTom (May 15, 2011 at 15:09)
 I don't want to barge on on this argument but I think it's safe to say the organisers have considered your concerns and aren't harbouring any worries re the movement of the landings affecting the riders safety.
  • + 1
flag Jumpship (May 15, 2011 at 16:35)
 thanks tom.
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flag elchris123 (May 15, 2011 at 23:02)
 @ IrishTom: hahahahhahahahahahhaha "barge" hahahha
  • + 1
flag iambike4lyf (May 16, 2011 at 12:33)
 what most people seem to be saying here is
"i know way better than the organisers, who deffinately didn't think of these things when deciding on this because im way smarter than them"
yeh right... i somehow think this will turn out just fine, and i doubt they missed anything the average pinkbiker could have picked up on
  • + 1
flag Greenwood102 (May 16, 2011 at 13:28)
 haha this is ridiculous literally it was a joke. Pretty sad.
  • + 2
flag gbhfghinn (May 19, 2011 at 10:29)
 blah blah blah, im a dick, i think i know, i want to get my useless point accross, blah blah blah
  • + 1
flag oliw175 (Jun 3, 2011 at 8:45)
 chicken dipperrr!!!
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  • + 20
flag iambike4lyf (May 13, 2011 at 2:01)
 not a bad idea, must be expensive to host though and i can't be the only one wanting to see a rider bail off into the sea lol!
  • + 8
flag CharlieS43 (May 13, 2011 at 9:45)
 I'M ON A BOAT!
  • + 10
flag parkerrider (May 13, 2011 at 13:06)
 barge*
  • + 6
flag reallybigmantis (May 13, 2011 at 23:47)
 TAKE A GOOD HARD LOOK AT MY MUFKKIN BARGE! GEEA!
  • + 1
flag Jumpship (May 15, 2011 at 16:36)
 It's pretty pricey, but totally worth it.
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flag RavineRiders (May 17, 2011 at 18:02)
 lol they didn't buy the barge
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flag QBIX04 (May 13, 2011 at 3:02)
 Anyway RedBull'll beats everithing this summer ... ! May they invent dirt jumps on an airplane? god knows...
  • + 1
flag CamHowell (May 13, 2011 at 14:04)
 Airplane pump track. Big Grin
  • + 1
flag rcpro88 (May 13, 2011 at 14:54)
 i could rock that....
  • + 2
flag hgardner (May 13, 2011 at 15:33)
 Zero gravity pump track?
A giant ball with pump mounds covering the inside floating in space.
  • + 2
flag mountain-man95 (May 15, 2011 at 11:26)
 it wouldn't work, because pumping relies on gravity
  • + 2
flag makonastinky (May 15, 2011 at 16:39)
 you just shut them down with intelligence
  • + 1
flag hgardner (May 16, 2011 at 8:11)
 I'm pretty sure it would be possible because the force pushing you to the pumpmound doesn't have to be gravity it could be centrifugal either from whatever your inside spinning or you traveling fast enough to keep on the inside of the ball thing.
  • + 1
flag scrippsranchDJ (May 18, 2011 at 4:17)
 You would need a bungy cord pulling you towards your feet, I believe they use them in space(treadmill) for astronauts so they can exercise. Theoretically if you had the bungy thing pulling you onto a track type thing it would work...
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  • + 2
flag Dinga (May 16, 2011 at 21:38)
 sick of people sayings its been done, everyone knows NWD10 had something "similar" but this is going to be better.
and people shouldnt be worried about the ship moving and someone missing the landind? they would have already taken care of those thoughts, the only reason someone would miss the landind is if they were a shit rider.
i cant wait to see this, props =]
  • + 1
flag Jumpship (May 17, 2011 at 11:56)
 cheers dude!
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flag cannonfodd3r (May 17, 2011 at 1:21)
 What if like a twister comes along thats just dessimated a custard factory and sucked up loads of fish from the harbour? You would have one massive fishy custardy mess that might get spat out somewhere other than the barge as a tadpole pushed it out of the way while nudging it as it thought it was an egg and like oh my god it doesnt bear thinking about!!!
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flag dirtman04 (May 13, 2011 at 0:15)
 sick idea! loved the hell barge in nwd10. bring that to sf again
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flag jerzman69 (May 13, 2011 at 13:24)
 Good job on getting this going boys. It can't have been easy. Way to get the scene exposed in Vic. I am impressed and will be there with the family to check it out. My kids are going to love seeing this live instead of on Video!!
  • + 1
flag Jumpship (May 14, 2011 at 9:42)
 that's what we're hoping for!
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flag dkidd (May 13, 2011 at 0:56)
 Gettin' real stoked for this, not gonna lie.
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  • + 1
flag jerzman69 (May 20, 2011 at 8:56)
 The radio station the Zone was just talking about how rad this Jumpship thing is going to be! The masses are being exposed! Get ready
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  • + 1
flag stevil-1 Plus (May 14, 2011 at 9:50)
 i got a hotel for that weekend, should be good with the beer gardens and all .we should gather up and do a massive urban assault!! before or after.
who's in?
  • + 1
flag Jumpship (May 15, 2011 at 16:40)
 I hope you're being taken care of by the Parkside Victoria resort and spa, one of our very kinda sponsors.
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  • + 1
flag GordonShread (May 16, 2011 at 13:17)
 i'm a little disappointed that this is on the same weekend as the island cup finals in port allice. arg! they are both gonna be so fun, which one do i go to?
  • + 1
flag Jumpship (May 17, 2011 at 11:50)
 you know which one you have to be a part of...
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  • + 2
flag chard (May 13, 2011 at 17:52)
 why does every picture, article, or video turn into a pissing match. Physics this, barge that. Jesus everyone relax.
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  • + 3
flag royal-dh (May 13, 2011 at 1:50)
 where does the last jump go to?! :/ haha
  • + 13
flag kianesmailiproductions (May 13, 2011 at 2:27)
 its a quarter bud
  • - 8
flag Greenwood102 (May 13, 2011 at 10:06) (Below Threshold) show comment
 Royal-dh, are you a genuine retard?
  • + 4
flag royal-dh (May 13, 2011 at 10:35)
 ahh okay im following ! thanks
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  • + 2
flag Sheaman (May 17, 2011 at 0:30)
 That SUCKS, its the same weekend as the Port Alice DH.
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  • + 1
flag willrules (May 14, 2011 at 14:42)
 the hell barge in NWD10 went just fine so y is every1 so damn concerned about this !!
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  • + 2
flag montyinthewest Plus (May 13, 2011 at 10:36)
 It's going to be awesome! I can't wait!
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  • + 1
flag Edogg24 (May 17, 2011 at 7:19)
 I think it's hilarious how often mtbers will argue about physics. STOKED for this comp!!!
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  • + 2
flag eastcouleeski (May 13, 2011 at 16:36)
 i really want to see someone bail into the harbor
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flag Jumpship (May 14, 2011 at 9:42)
 my bet is Jordie will hit the water first.
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  • + 1
flag michisle (Jun 13, 2011 at 9:25)
 Did you see this shot? dezim.pinkbike.com/album/Jumpship-2011
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  • + 1
flag cammyg18 (May 13, 2011 at 8:29)
 cant wait for this! going up for the full weekend, gonna be a blast
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  • + 1
flag dobermann-rocks (May 15, 2011 at 17:47)
 Will there be room for spectators on the bardge?
  • + 1
flag aktarianassault (May 16, 2011 at 18:59)
 probably not.
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flag Jumpship (May 17, 2011 at 11:49)
 nope... right now we don't even have room for the cheerleaders or DJ's. All the non-biking stuff is gonna be onshore.
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  • + 1
flag DomDH Plus (May 14, 2011 at 12:30)
 this needs to come back to san francisco
  • + 1
flag Jumpship (May 15, 2011 at 16:41)
 No man, you need to come up here!
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flag bluezac17 (May 13, 2011 at 9:33)
 YES! FUCK YES!
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flag hekehekeee (May 13, 2011 at 17:08)
 do it on a aircraft carrier
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  • + 1
flag reecewallace Plus (May 13, 2011 at 22:13)
 hahaha on a big f*cking barge yeeeaa george. contest is going to be sick
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  • + 1
flag dillyrides (May 13, 2011 at 15:24)
 It works redbull bargespin proves it snm
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  • + 1
flag over9000ninja (May 13, 2011 at 21:25)
 NWD 10!!!!!!!!!!!!
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  • + 1
flag GageFedato (May 13, 2011 at 8:53)
 When is it?
  • + 2
flag nikster (May 13, 2011 at 11:39)
 June 10-12.. they said in the video!
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flag GageFedato (May 14, 2011 at 12:14)
 I didnt have my sound on i watched it in class Razz
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flag Ompalompa (May 13, 2011 at 21:56)
 imagine a gust of wind
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flag Shredder-boy (May 14, 2011 at 5:13)
 This has been done before - www.dailymotion.com/video/xadwyb_mtb-nwd10-riders-barge-into-san-fr_sport
  • + 4
flag Jumpship (May 15, 2011 at 16:38)
 oh shit. Well, I guess we're gonna have to cancel the whole thing.
  • + 0
flag makonastinky (May 15, 2011 at 16:42)
 gee shredder, no one knew that...
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flag Shredder-boy (May 17, 2011 at 9:43)
 I'm not saying it should be canceled just that it was not a completely new idea. I'm not against it or anything and think that it is going to be sick!
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flag aroundpg (May 14, 2011 at 14:57)
 already done, bmx on a boat...yawn
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flag Jumpship (May 15, 2011 at 16:41)
 I can tell you're secretly super stoked about this.
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