Sequence Saturday 27

Jul 21, 2012
by Ian Hylands  
Sequence Saturday 27 is a sequence of Sam Reynolds double back at Crankworx Les 2 Alpes from photographer Ale di Lullo.Sequence Saturday 27 is a sequence of Sam Reynolds double back at Crankworx Les 2 Alpes from photographer Ale di Lullo.
Sam Reynolds crashed while attempting a double back flip at Crankworx in Les 2 Alpes and broke a vertebrae in his back. Pinkbike was in touch with him at the hospital and he had this to say about it:

bigquotesSo for a while the double flip has been my almost 'signature trick' I guess as I've done it in a few videos and contests lately. I have only done them on jumps I have been comfortable with however, which is probably partly what went wrong here! The landing was too steep for the takeoff, so even the smallest overshoot meant you were going to the bottom. That in addition to the tailwind caused me to go too far down the landing, over rotate and loop out onto my ass!

I was rushed to hospital and have one broken vertebrae in my back. It hurts and the back brace is uncomfortable but there are people here much worse off than me so I'm just happy to be up and mobile so quickly. I hope to fly home on Friday and will immediately start building features for a huge incredible comeback video!! So feel free to like my Facebook page or follow me on twitter or Instagram to see what I'm up to in the next few months! - Sam Reynolds

Facebook - facebook.com/samreynolds26
twitter/instagram - @samreynolds26

Note: We're happy to say that as of yesterday Sam recovering in the comfort of his own home.

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Photo sequence by Ali di Lullo

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68 Comments
  • 66 3
 Dear sam, Roses are red Bruises are Blue Youve done one backfip But how bout two Get well soon man and thats all i got
  • 6 17
flag nouser (Jul 21, 2012 at 7:04) (Below Threshold)
 how did he brake it? it looks like he was gonna land it in the sequence?
  • 9 1
 Easy Medium Hard Expert Ledgend Sam Reynolds Get well soon champ!
  • 8 1
 he over rotated and landed on his back. that's is how he broke it
  • 6 0
 of all the times brakes has been misspelled as breaks, finally someone misspelled break as brake. awesome
  • 7 1
 Damn, if he went much bigger he'd need his own area code!
  • 33 0
 Dear Sam...
After many tests, we have diagnosed you with having G.B.S. (Gigantic Balls Syndrome).
(Your parents must be so proud)
This can cause over rotation and unbalance while flying through the air.
We are in the midst of developing a tie down system, so that you can harness those puppies safely.
I'm sorry that you had to break a vertebrae so that I could win a Evoc Bag. One helluva bag...I've been told.
Healing Vibes...
Signed....
Your Doctor.

P.s. All of the nurses want to date you!!
  • 1 0
 that's a fantastic comment- only replying now because i clicked on this page in the past winners of seuquence saturday section you should have won
  • 15 3
 I know competitions are these days judged almost as much on style as on technical ability. With the increase in difficulty and size of the course elements could it be a time for a slight shift in attitudes towards putting the riders safety at least on the same level. Ok back ten years ago people who wore all the pads ended up looking like power rangers, but we are constantly shown how improvements in body armour have revolutionised comfort, movement, cooling and generally making them a more discreet object. In a crash like this a back protector could be the difference between a couple of weeks out with some bruising or a lengthy hospitalisation. Companies like Leatt put a lot of emphasis on branding their product as cool, and as such many people wore the product even without gloves or knee pads, seems a little disproportionate. I just hope we begin to look up to those who take their safety seriously in competitions where many of us wouldnt attempt the jumps but some pros seem happy to head out in a vest. The trickle down effect from watching pros using body armour to other riders and the young generation can only be a good thing too. Anyway, nice sequence and get well soon Sam!
  • 3 0
 as much as i agree with you that safety should be a consideration, I dont think there needs to be massive enforsements on it, these guys are professionals its their job to do this kind of stuff, they know what they are doing. Just remember it wasnt all that long ago that Downhill was going down some fire roads on rigid bikes and stuff like this was non existent. As the course and the sport develop so do the risks with it.
  • 2 0
 No amount of pads are gonna help you if you land that hard on your arse!! Hence the "compression" fracture. Startlingly common injury in ski/snowboarding.....
  • 1 0
 not reading that lol
  • 13 0
 Hi my name is Sam Reynolds and this is Jackass!! get better soon!!
  • 3 1
 Double the trouble; double the fun
I do 5 backflips when I do my run
Head at my feet; feet and my head
Looking straight down at my tire tread

I am a bird; I am a plane
I am a zebra; it's all the same
I am a moose; I am a cow
I show confusion with a raised eyebrow

I like to talk; I like to sing
I like to win and win and win
  • 1 0
 The best riders push the sport on more and more. Its just a shame that being a rider pushing the sport means you crash harder, if it wasn't for Sam ect the sport wouldn't be evolving at the speed it is. Get riding soon and already stocked for the come back vid!!
  • 1 0
 Dear Sam I wrote you a get well poem, Im Looking forward to the day To when you can come out and play So get your bed rest now dear Sam Very rough is a doctors exam I know to I hurt my self And lay wounded like an elf So play xbox and watch tv soon youll be up, a bussy bee Get well soon sam.
  • 1 0
 I remember when Dave Mirrra did the first ever Double back flip. (www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODzqef3kq0A) And now people are throwing them everyday it seems. This sport of biking is never going to end! I'm just amazed at it everyday!
  • 1 0
 Remember what they say Sam old buddy...

The best medicine is to laugh
This will cut your pain in half
Drink your dink and eat your green
Even if it's a rubbish canteen
Flirt with all the nurses you meet
And soon you'll be back on your feet

So we'll hit the town, drinking the drink, flirt with women and having a laugh...... Just thinking of you Smile hope you can join us all soon, get better as quick as possible buddy, your a legend Smile Smile
  • 3 0
 Hope you'll soon be feeling fine. The way you were before. Because things just won't be the same. Until you're well once more.
  • 2 0
 dude my man, thanks for pushing our sport. Your talent inspires many. Our hopes and prayers go out to you that you will be back on the bike asap. We love seeing you kill it!!!!!!!!!!
  • 1 0
 Dude, broken bones are crappy. I would know. The tough thing is waking up everyday and thinking "Man, I'm gonna go riding and shred and- wait. I can't." Breaking your back is one of the hardest things to overcome, but if anyone can do it, it's Sam Reynolds. Recuperate and don't come back too early. That could ruin your career. So get well soon shredder! Hope you can get back on your bike soon!!
  • 3 0
 Prepare for trouble! Make it double... Looks like Sam had a little too much Rocket for this jump. Speedy recovery to ya Sam, keep goin big.
  • 1 0
 Just wanted to say that it sucks breaking your back but I did it snowboarding and you are forsure gonna come back better and stronger after this, get well soon man, at least your nurse didn't break your back brave twice trying to put it on ya! stoked to see the cOmebacl video as we all are I'm sure!!!
  • 1 0
 So for a while the double flip has been my almost 'signature trick' I guess as I've done it in a few videos and contests lately. I have only done them on jumps I have been comfortable with however, which is probably partly what went wrong here! The landing was too steep for the takeoff, so even the smallest overshoot meant you were going to the bottom. That in addition to the tailwind caused me to go too far down the landing, over rotate and loop out onto my ass! I was rushed to hospital and have one broken vertebrae in my back. It hurts and the back brace is uncomfortable but there are people here much worse off than me so I'm just happy to be up and mobile so quickly. I hope to fly home on Friday and will immediately start building features for a huge incredible comeback video!! So feel free to like my Facebook page or follow me on twitter or Instagram to see what I'm up to in the next few months! - Sam Reynolds
  • 1 0
 i wonder what is going through his head when he does this amazing but deadly trick don't know if i myself would ever attempt it but still at least he is back up to date and riding again Big Grin
  • 3 0
 Give the pack to Sam. Might save his back next time. Major props bud and heal up!
  • 1 0
 Im sat here in Leogang waiting for the rain to past. Im actually shooting pics with Ale De Lullo right now. He walks into my room and just said 'Wow, i won the backpack' Nope!
  • 1 0
 + Tailwind = Hurt tailbone? Something like that...but once your 'back' is better, everyone will love to see you 'back' at your old (and new) tricks. Get well, heal fast, and fly high.
  • 2 2
 Keep rollin' rollin' rollin' rollin' What?
Keep rollin' rollin' rollin' rollin' Come on
Keep rollin' rollin' rollin' rollin' Yea
Keep rollin' rollin' rollin' rollin' Reynolds!

Get well soon bro, keep Britain on top of the scene just like you do man! Peace.
  • 1 0
 found out my wife is a lying, cheating, no good POS. so if you hook it up with this bag, ill fill it with rocks and go beet this guy shes been seeing. just enough to brake it in a bit though! haha!
  • 1 0
 Dude took a risk and now he is dealing with it like a champ. Not many people can keep that good attitude after breaking their back. Get well soon bro.
  • 1 0
 Only person to drop in and compete in the Best Trick before it gets cancelled, throws a huge double, breaks his back, and doesn't win? What a rip off!
  • 1 0
 Get well soon my friend! Sick try on the double keep giving it all you got!
  • 3 1
 With air like that sam could Skydive
  • 1 0
 "Well, you can tell by the way the clouds move between frames 7 and 12 that this is obviously fake"
  • 1 0
 He is spinning more than clothes in a washing machine haha, I hope you get well soon can't wait to see you riding again!
  • 2 0
 my name is sam reynolds, and this is jackass
  • 1 0
 I don't always break my back on back flips, but when I do...I prefer Dos Equis!
  • 1 0
 Great to read that you're planning the comeback. You've got a long life of biking ahead of you. Get well soon.
  • 1 0
 ' you spin me right round, baby right round, like a double backflip baby, right round.
  • 1 0
 What i would give just to do 1 back flip, and this guys pulls a double with style. Poop on my dreams pinkbike
  • 1 0
 I cant say anything better than to heal up quickly Sam.
  • 1 0
 huston! we have a problem!
  • 1 0
 rest up and get well soon Sam.
  • 1 0
 heal quick, hurry up and land that Sh!t
  • 2 0
 les 2 flips!!
  • 1 0
 hmmm, i want a McMenu with one doublebackflip please and fries please:P
  • 2 0
 Les deux flips!
  • 1 0
 your a boss........ get well soon!
  • 1 0
 hey mom i told u all the backwards somersaults paid off
  • 1 0
 Just remember: CHICKS DIG SCARS
  • 3 2
 Spin it once, spin it twice, break your back, go back!
  • 1 0
 That which does not kill us... only makes us stronger. Get well soon Sam!
  • 1 0
 one...two.... oh shitt!!!!!
  • 1 0
 Guh, double back flip? I could do that, just don't want to
  • 1 0
 THIS IS THE BEST COMMENT!
  • 1 0
 I'm called Sam...
  • 1 0
 He is flipin crazy
  • 1 0
 exhibitionist bastard Big Grin
  • 1 1
 Get well soon.
  • 1 1
 yoooo
  • 1 1
 the "loop out"
  • 1 2
 hey look what I can do!
  • 1 2
 Nasa, we have lift off!
  • 1 4
 So we keep it on, 'til ya comin' home Higher and higher Fire, fire, fire, light up ya lighter Fire, fire, fire!
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