The idea for this shot came 2 years ago when Vittorio Brumotti and I visited this location for a Smith shoot. Vittorio is a crazy man, and warned me only the day before departure. When we were inspecting the location, I saw that huge rock and said: "Can't go up there now! That will take some organizing later". So, we ended up with a different shot and planned to come back with a larger crew.
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On May 18 2010, Victor, in collaboration with a staff of about 25 people (cameramen, mountain climbers, photographers, assistants, etc.) made our way back to set the Guinness World Record for the most consecutive bicycle back-wheel pogo hops with 71 rear wheel hops with security in place and 21 jumps without at 143 meters high! This event was possible thanks to the courage of Victor, his balls, and his sponsor Sector.
In Italy, Vittorio Brumotti is a real star. Years with his bicycle have managed to make him very popular! I've photographed with Vittorio some years and I've followed him on different expeditions. Takes major balls to do what he did!
Vittorio Brumotti from Italy record holder
Vittorio Brumotti hopping rocks in the ocean shore
Strong shout on the record and congrats to the man. The Guinness world record chick was nice but did you see the two at the end in leotards!? Man I'm liking the brunette on the right......... wooooooooo.
Whenever I see mainstream TV from other countries I'm always amazed at how they embrace beauty (like scantily clad women) rather than being ashamed of it like most in the US.
i could have got the world reacord!!! =( people could do loads morwe than that!!! danny macaskill for example or kenny belay or someone like that!!! it was a bit pointless goin up on a big rock to do it!!! fool!! =P
he probably can take only 80 days hopping around the world. by the way, he could have proposed to Lucia right at the moment when he received his certificate. Lucia is HOT HOT HOT!
Damn, 69 consecutive rear wheel hops and he only had to beat 18 from Jim Dechamp, and this Italian dude did it 143 meters above ground? Jim just got owned.
DeChamp (not a trials rider) has moved past hopping on his rear wheel to more exciting endeavors.http://www.nitrocircus.com/ He would have probably done his 18 hops then base jumped off that rock.
i don't get it. how was the previous record 18? any decent trials rider could beat that... why was that even listed as a record - simply because nobody told guinness otherwise?
also, what's the requirement on the hop? as long as the back wheel leaves the ground, it's considered 1 rep? or 1 inch? 2 inches?
my homie did 25 the other day, but the reason the record was 18 was because it was the most witnessed by the guinness team officially. i've been waiting for a real trials rider to step up and set a real record
Good to see that international copyright laws are still in effect in Italy, lol. There is no way the cleared all those samples. Oh, and I guess that was cool stunt.
You mean the hair right? All of those Italian men have the sickest hair styles. Do I have to go all the way to Italy to find mousse with Extra Volume AND Extra Hold? Super Sick!!!
