I was stoked to hear that an unofficial Crankworx whip contest was going to happen, and basically dropped all my other appointments for the day to be there. Whips are so cool, and it's not often that the world's best downhill riders
and a handful of Whistler's top locals are shredding Crabapple Hits to pieces.
There are a few angles that whips are cool to shoot, and I had decided to start the contest by shooting straight up the trail at the riders. It's an easier angle to nail shots and I would also be able to study each rider better from this perspective. The light at that time was backlighting the riders and the forest, and that helped me choose this angle too.
Danny hart was doing some of the most stylie whips that day and it was super cool hearing the crowd freak out every time he nailed it. I was amped at the size of the crowd that showed up and wanted to include the people as well as other photogs in my composition to add to the vibe in the shots. It helps with the scale of airtime too when you can see a person beside the jumps. When Danny smashed this beer can mid-flight, I had no idea that he or the fan were trying to make it happen. I simply was shooting, and then saw through my camera that a drink had been smashed out of someone's hands. Later, when I was reviewing my shots, I realized that I had captured a sweet moment from the day.
I'm the first to admit now that it pays to run the motordrive on the camera!! I am most often guilty of not letting my shutter keep firing once the key parts to the shot are over. Whips get dragged around so so far these days...so that is why I was lettin' it run wild. That whip comp was so entertaining and amazing too that i am hoping we can do it all again at 2012 Crankworx....same place, same time - see you there!
*Note - this animated gif is a large file, so have patience while it loads!
The Pinkbike user with the comment that best captures the moment wins the schwag, an
Evoc FR 20L Protector series riding pack.
What Naughty girls are punished with.
or
Honestly, no caption necessary
so just being a good role model
(for all you Canuck geezers like me who remember this commercial)
"Whilst airborne, a competitors bike should remain straight with the rear end not showing a horizontal deviation from its path any greater than 2.5 degrees"
Sounds to me like the UCI has banned " the whip"
pedaling? lol
Great joke jloader, made me chuckle.
im so confused ...
Every time he goes for a ride, unicorns appear.
If he were to pass you on the trail, you would list it on your resume.
He doesn't need handlebars to ride a bike.
He is…the most interesting man in the world.
Danny Hart: "I Don't Always Whip Beer, But When I Do, I Prefer Dos Equis"
Danny: Canadian beer is shit mate, get me a Stella!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYlDbv7MqE8
write me for details on where to send my pack...
Ps Danny Hart your a legend!
(enter danny the whip miester)
(beer guy) i know if i just hold this up his tyre will flick the ring pull and... just a little.... higher......whap!
(danny the whip miester) that was too close epic fail!!!!
(beer guy) daaammiiiitttt!!!!
Sharing a 6 pack = good times
Shotgunning a six pack w/ your buddies = priceless
Jumping a 3 pack and tailwhipping a beer = AWESOME!.....braap braap!!!
17. a device consisting of a lash or flexible rod attached at one end to a stiff handle and used for driving animals, inflicting corporal punishment, etc
19. a person adept at handling a whip, as a coachman,etc
the deviced used i must admit isnt flexible however "that lashed" used is true. And as the handler is named as a "coachman" i think it should more be named "the Golden God"
Unfortunate Beer Drinker: I was just cheering for you Danny! I did not know you were so much like my mom, she swats beers outta my hands all the time when I WHIP OFF!
Cheers and Beers Danny you have more style than that kid had beer left in his can!
Start:
Scene (background): Luke Skywalker is attending Crankworx. Washed up and forgotten, he's merely a spectator--just another stranger in the crowd. After not drinking enough on a hot July day, Luke takes shelter under a tree and suddenly he hears a voice from long ago.
(continued...)
Remember--this can is an enchanted can. There is a DH Sith Lord named Danny Hart, who will be completing a run today. He is strong with the dark side of the force, Luke. They say he's an unstoppable force. Luke, go to the enchanted beer in the Coleman cooler by Giant's team tent, lift this immovable object using the force and bring it track side to where the camera crews are capturing the riders launch their DH star ships into the air.
(continued...)
...Here, take and lift your beer into the air. It will act as a tractor beam and bring the DH star ship of the DH sith Danny Hart. When the force of your immovable object is placed near Danny Hart you can take control of his DH star ship and it will move towards you at great speed. As long as you don't break your concentration, you will over power Danny Hart, take his DH star ship, and return to the glory of the Jedi knight DH crew! Go...and may the force be with you.
Scene: Luke goes to the Giant team tent, finds the enchanted beer, and, using the force, lifts it up---as if it were just another can of beer on a July day at Crankworkx.
Scene: Luke runs over to the DH course, find the photographers and sees the DH sith lord Danny Hart barreling towards him.
(continued...)
sidenote: gifs hurt my eyes
beer me for always.... and now make everyword whip. whip whip whip
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEWSJdzu3sY&feature=related
Scene: Luke spots the whale tail of an umbrella girl picking up trackside equipment. Luke breaks his concentration.
Scene: the DH Sith Lord feels the tractor beam break free. He uses his force-enhanced powers of observation and spots the enchanted beer. He breaks into a whip and the unstoppable DH force contacts the (formerly) immovable beer object, sending the enchanted beer into orbit. The empire strikes back!
Scene: Luke: Nooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!
Scene: Ghost image of Ben Kanobi appears, looks forlorn, makes the shape of an "L" with his fingers on his forehead.
Scene: DH Sith Lord Danny Hart: Luke, I'm not your father. I'm a #$%&'in DH Sith Lord---what did you expect trying to go up against me?!
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- Star Wars + Crankworkx mash-up
"EXTRA POINT: Oh my God, see that can go!" narrated by Rob Warner. lol
*Looks For Shockabalah's comment*
Doesn't Exist. I am confused.
How to "CHEERS" your fan while you smash a whip contest!
(remember people, cycling is all about efficiency)
Can-o-brewski: $3
Danny throwing such a raw whip he hits the brewski out of broskis hand: priceless
Whats blue/white and whipped = Danny hart
but i'll definitely whip that beer out of your hand!
crack one open
p.s. what's the bug in the animation end - a can in the air and half one at the guy hand?
Monster-ous whip by Danny Hart on "the hits".
Spectator: Yeah man, just rub the tires on the lip of my beer can and I'll wash the rest off.
Danny: Cheers! Braapppp........
Must be a private joke fellas.
German vor cheers!
Here Danny i got you a cider!!
DANNY:
Thats what i think of your cider
sick whip though!
the guy holding the beer is a best bud of mine hahah
yew elliot
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kLBjdxVKbI
God damn it Danny, where's that bush?
The Dany Hart: whipped beer
whiping beer&
whiping beer&
whiping beer&
Danny: "Oh thought you said you're a queer.."
Danny: i can help you with that
Fan 2: Look, Danny Hart's turn!
Fan 1: Hey Danny boy! could you help me....(bike whip opens can) CLICK PSHH AHHH (best sound ever)....
Fan 1: Well...I was not finished with my comment BUT THANKS MATE! Ehhh! BURP!
Fan 1: Good beer! A bit shaken but still good. A toast for that whip! BURP!
Fan 2: Can I have a zip?
Fan 1: BURP...get lost. Ehhh!
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