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BikerBaillie
(May 10, 2008 at 14:05)
sick pic
those are some amazing colours. definately deserves p.o.d. for all of you who think p.o.d. is all about how crazy or great the trick is, it isnt. its about the picture. the entire picture. props to the rider and photographer. and person who discovered this great tree.
a friend sent an e-mail to pinkbike with a pic that he wanted to be POD...and they told him that a picture in wich the rider doesn't wear a helmet, can't be POD...so here we have a really nice pic but the rider wears a fullcap 
truly an epic shot in all ways...
but i what happened to the no helmet no pod rule?
i know im gonna get negative props but ive seen a lot of sick shots with no helmets but they dont get pod.. why the exception?
but i what happened to the no helmet no pod rule?
i know im gonna get negative props but ive seen a lot of sick shots with no helmets but they dont get pod.. why the exception?
Very nice pic!!Why do people always say i know i will get negative props is it a contest or something
Great POD. No helemt, but it's street. What I am really digging is that one of the riders is on a MTB and the rest are 20 inchers. Good to see people riding together and not always vibing...
YES THE NO HELMET RULE HAS FINALY BEEN BROKEN NOW THEY CAN MAKE WAY FOR SOME TOTALLY INSANELY AWESOME PODZZZZZZ
Deffinatly deserved POD, but why is everyone getting so angry about no helmets he obviously knows the risk hes taking and its his choice not to wear a helmet, helmets are not a manditory thing unless you are under the age of 16.
I think it's great that riders are pointing out the lack of helmet in pics. It shows that the general attitude towards safety and unnecessary risk is improving, and, like smoking, riding with no lid, (and promoting it) is becoming socially unacceptable. Personally I think the unwritten rule of no lid - no pod is a good one. If you want the publicity you should really set a good example too.
Love the pic tho, big props to the photographer and props with a tut-tut to the rider
Love the pic tho, big props to the photographer and props with a tut-tut to the rider
I agree with e flint. If you want to wear a helmet then wear one but other people can do what they want too you know.
I agree with 'brooce' thats a sick tree. Its good to see 20's doin big stuff. I mean usually there would be a 26" in that pic. Whats the big deal with this helmet bullshit. I wear a helmet wherever I go but it shouldn't really mater. I guess liability these days take a toll on awesome photos.
Its all about promoting not to wear helmet not just safety case. Kids see cool photo and no lid so they assume that its cool not to wear one!
Se parkki on Tampereella hervanassa, mutta sitä siirretään nyt Hallilaan, josta menee Hervannasta autolla kai joku 10minsaa.
Dude I think you need to look through your own albums before you go opening your mouth like that! This is the kid of photo that actually deserves to get POD, as every aspect of it is perfect, the lighting, the colour, the timing, the move, the composition. If you dont think this pic is POD worthy, I can reccomend some really good opticians.
I hate people who tell others their pictures aren't better. Half the time they aren't but "thespecialized2007" clearly said there are other better ones on pinkbike.
Personally I think it's a sick shot and everyone should quit ragging on the no helmet rule. If it bothers you that much join a club or get a hobby to take your mind off the fact others are having fun riding while you bitch about them.
Personally I think it's a sick shot and everyone should quit ragging on the no helmet rule. If it bothers you that much join a club or get a hobby to take your mind off the fact others are having fun riding while you bitch about them.
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You know a pic is great when it looks like it had to be photoshopped. Check out the shadow on the tree from his front tire. Awesome timing for the snapper.
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how can that be POD, all 4 of them are not wearing lids, piss take. 1 rule for a million adiff rule for those nobs, wtf
Nice shot, but no helmet...hmmm I wonder if that flat bill on his cap will save his mush. Hopefully he doesnt lose the gold sticker haha
Not cool pinkbike!!!
Not cool pinkbike!!!
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BMX is where it all started...(well that and Thomas Edison)...no type of riding is "better" than another, it's all riding - it's all fun.
Exactly, two wheels a chain some sprockets and cranks, don't forget the frame. Your ready to go man!
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No Helmet No POD. Thats my view....
We have alot of young kids viewing this pic and associating "coolness" with not wearing a helmet...
I get it... This is a very nice shot, but at what cost are we promoting MTB, BMX or any other dicipline???
Answer me that for a bonus 100 points....
We have alot of young kids viewing this pic and associating "coolness" with not wearing a helmet...
I get it... This is a very nice shot, but at what cost are we promoting MTB, BMX or any other dicipline???
Answer me that for a bonus 100 points....
i wear a helmet most the time after i broke my jaw in motocross, but half the time i dont, it doesnt matter and ur view sucks, if kids dont wanna wear helmets there gonna learn so back off on the "no helmet, no POD" rule, or just dont say anything
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Really, how hard is it to toss a lid on? It would save you a trip to the Emergency room. I guess you don't look stylish enough when you wear one. Thats another one of society's perks. Style over function, not function over style. You must be willing to lose allot for your individuality. If you happen to bail, and lose it all because you smacked your head, you will become just another statistic, another number in the books. Hows that individuality?
-Sick photo by the way, you boys got some skills. Props. - Go ride, with a bucket on....
-Sick photo by the way, you boys got some skills. Props. - Go ride, with a bucket on....
not the first pod without helmet.. look here http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/60/
Hey there PINKBIKE moderators and POD selectors >
Bring back the No Helmet - No POD deal... I implore you.
Like really, where have your ethics and moral boundaries fallen to?
Bring back the No Helmet - No POD deal... I implore you.
Like really, where have your ethics and moral boundaries fallen to?
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My son either wouldn't be here or a chronic dribbler if it weren't for a lid, it's a habit worth forming guys and anything that promotes thats gotta be good.
i think its funny when people say you dont need a helmet riding street...hitting your head of pavment doesnt feel nice at all, i would no..sweet pic though
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f*ck the helmet rule dont force people to do something they dont want to just to get a pod , in some states its legal to be not wearing a helmet for any age so y get mad at people who are still following the law but its not neccesarily a good choice but its THEYRE choice
yea i agree it stupid i wear a helmet all the time but its theyre choice if they wana walk with limp and drool from a smash on the head
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Sweet pic. Sweet Riding. Unfortunately shouldn't be POD. I bet you this guy never thought he'd hit his head either. Unforseen and unintentional head injuries are serious and can be life changing. You dont need to be knocked out to suffer a head injury. YOU DON'T EVEN NEED TO HIT YOU HEAD THAT HARD. Don't think it can't happen to you.
No POD. Suck your manhood up and put a Lid on.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rprdCcmI_Ug
From someone who's hit his head.
No POD. Suck your manhood up and put a Lid on.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rprdCcmI_Ug
From someone who's hit his head.
i think people that dont were helmets shouldnt get POD.....i think that if they dont were a helmet its not smart it doesnt meen they are bad people it just is a very good thing to have a helmet just look how dangerous the sport is already u dont need to go and make it even more dangerous by not wearing a helmet and putting your life at risk
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that looks sick man uve gat ur amigos in the background and the tree is all bent in this cool way toaly !!pod!!
k like 90% of the the bmx street community dont wear helmets and thats there choice so dont worry about it and just enjoy this dope photo........pod
Helmets are a personal choice, i dont think a great picture like this one should not get POD just because he's not wearing a helmet. Its their dome not yours.
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Date: 2008-05-10
Trail: Helsinki
Riders: Mikko Leppänen
Description: treeride next to the opera house in helsinki
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