Gregor Voss at Top Bridge in Parksville, British Columbia, Canada - photo by taylorsmith

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westbayrippa (Mar 11, 2010 at 23:18)

bad ass

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ste-murphy777 (Mar 12, 2010 at 3:09)

thats epic, got my vote for POD!

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NorcoTweek (Mar 12, 2010 at 8:47)

Sweet shot, POD!!

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xcracer13 (Mar 22, 2010 at 12:53)

nice colors Smile

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scottmillphotography (Apr 6, 2010 at 0:01)

sweet vod. i would be scared too not stop and go into that water. looks cold

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Cannibal-Horse (Apr 6, 2010 at 0:01)

Very Fresh

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Booizzle (Apr 6, 2010 at 0:01)

yes so dialed!!

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giantrider-1 (Apr 6, 2010 at 0:01)

pretty crazy stuff, looks hard to stop before the river, my vote for POD

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jonny-a (Apr 6, 2010 at 0:23)

love it!, great POD!

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Zero9 (Apr 6, 2010 at 2:23)

Nice Picture.

But POD..?

Anyone can go down from a cliff.!!

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solarsatti (Apr 6, 2010 at 2:58)

wow! relly nice, that slope looks slippy as feck and one wrong move hes gona end in up in that river

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Tom-Bradley-93 (Apr 6, 2010 at 3:18)

Quality Shot!, If he is going quick down that cliff an cant stop... Looks like he is going for a cold bath! Razz

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tojwonkle (Apr 6, 2010 at 5:10)

awesome POD!

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shockabahala Plus (Apr 6, 2010 at 7:10)

Pussy!...

just kidding

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shawndogger (Apr 6, 2010 at 7:36)

rippin on the tr 450! yewwwww

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braden-schleith (Apr 6, 2010 at 7:56)

No offence guys but is that really pod material? Ya its good quality but as Zero9 said anyone can go down a cliff.

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davidhansen (Apr 6, 2010 at 7:58)

who gives a f*ck? its still a sick shot

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konastinkydeluxe08 (Apr 6, 2010 at 8:01)

you mean a 951

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westbayrippa (Apr 6, 2010 at 9:33)

im with davidhansen on this one. being able to capture the scenery is a large part of photography, doesnt always have to be a bone shattering cliff drop for a POD. people can disagree with that, but it is sick tho

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pbrider (Apr 6, 2010 at 9:37)

Specialized15: I used to be with you, I would always be hating on PODs of a scenic trail ride with no big show etc...

But for the first time I see a totally different reason for PODs. Each person sees something different in photos. I have a passion for Whitewater and so just riding near a river gets me amped. Seeing this photo has me voting POD all day, but I can see the other perspective like str4tegix below. Maybe from now on I will enjoy other PODS just because of the other aspects that can make a photo great!

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rydindirty (Apr 6, 2010 at 11:44)

good shot

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dbcg (Apr 6, 2010 at 12:28)

SIIICK! Probably just locked up the rear brakes and slid down tho. But still, gnarly fo sho!

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squampton09 (Apr 6, 2010 at 12:52)

slippery and sick!!

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scottmillphotography (Apr 6, 2010 at 13:18)

thats what she said

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shawndogger (Apr 6, 2010 at 13:50)

yes my bad, I looked at the other pictures and I saw it was a 951, it looked like the new tr in this shot.

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bobtjustice (Apr 6, 2010 at 3:37)

Crap riding? Are you guys for real!!!, dunno about you, but it takes stones to come down something like that, even without a tight run off and river on the oppisite side of it, with the rock at the bottom as wet and no doubt slippy as fook.
Love all you guys slating this as crap riding when half of you (myself inculded) couldn't ride down this.
Props to the rider and the cameraman. Top photo!

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johnyredbull (Apr 6, 2010 at 3:39)

totally agree, props, defo POD worthy

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cikudh (Apr 6, 2010 at 18:19)

strait into da riva,, yeah!!

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taylorsmith (Apr 6, 2010 at 18:20)

Half the people who look at this photo don't even understand how tech that roll down is. The photo is crooked as well as theres such a small run out, one mistake and your fishing for your bike.

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bigburd (Mar 12, 2010 at 8:47)

That is a super sexy picture man , what a great location , shame it's tilted slightly the wrong way it takes away from the steepness on the roll in , still great though Smile

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coopoo (Apr 6, 2010 at 8:43)

I absolutely do NOT understand how people can possibly bash the POD's. If you don't like it, that's okay. Everyone has their own preferences in terms of what they want to see. HOWEVER, the POD's are voted on. Therefore, more people like this than hate it. Smarten up and leave negative or questionable comments at home. Thank you. Very nice shot, by the way. Well framed, nice scenery and well-captured action. Props!

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thegringo (Apr 6, 2010 at 10:44)

Yeah that's a POD if ever i saw one,scenery,colours and good riding skill,tix all the boxes,it's a textbook POD,congrats.
Gary. tup

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bergamontridernz (Mar 12, 2010 at 1:08)

is he going fishing or what? [= pod

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WAKIdesigns (Apr 6, 2010 at 1:50)

Great pic! Great location.

Its always awkward with this clothing. Everytime I see this outfit my mind is playing a game of "is this Sam Hill or Fairclough?"

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marinbk (Apr 24, 2010 at 15:00)

hahaha, that's awesome, i live down the road from that and the first time i rode it was on my hardtail.

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weasal01 (Apr 6, 2010 at 7:42)

So if u take a pic of nice finery you get pod all he's doing is going down a bank

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hufamoose (Apr 6, 2010 at 7:11)

a bike and a awim ! great !!

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gregwoods (Apr 6, 2010 at 8:01)

Good work Taylor!

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ningaduck (Mar 12, 2010 at 15:42)

sick man, nice 30 foot drop

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crak (Mar 13, 2010 at 11:20)

waaaaaaaay more than 30 foot!

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mtb55 (Apr 6, 2010 at 0:01)

Shit i'm the first comment today when its pod.

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Booizzle (Apr 6, 2010 at 8:47)

nope i was right above you haha

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mtb55 (Apr 6, 2010 at 18:13)

We were tied. Oh well, it's pretty dumb shit to be talking about.

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saeed (Mar 12, 2010 at 3:12)

hells yes that is badass, POD

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foshizz (Apr 6, 2010 at 11:14)

That would be a good trail to ride on a hot day

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mtb55 (Apr 6, 2010 at 0:03)

I can go biking and then go swimming too.

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ay0z3 (Apr 6, 2010 at 9:13)

I really like this POD. It's POM!!!

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konagoern Plus (Mar 14, 2010 at 8:48)

great shot!

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garretbradley (Apr 6, 2010 at 11:21)

Dont fall in the river,, Nice Shot! Big Grin

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Granitefalls (Apr 6, 2010 at 9:52)

great pic! love the colors!

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hugecock (Apr 6, 2010 at 12:17)

Thats the Sun Bowl at Top Bridge

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dirtjumper679 (May 22, 2010 at 8:37)

yeah man thats in my hometown

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bullitvt (Apr 6, 2010 at 20:19)

congrats on the pod dude haha

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bullitvt (Apr 6, 2010 at 20:20)

i swear i didnt meen to copy that guy above my post haha

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konashreder101 (Apr 6, 2010 at 21:12)

i would want good tires and good brakes

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FinlayT (Mar 12, 2010 at 0:01)

Pod?

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str4tegix (Apr 6, 2010 at 0:34)

Is it me, or thoose nature pictures (where the rider is about 3% of the picture) are became very booring?

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shsfreeride (Apr 6, 2010 at 0:43)

Is all that you guys on here care about is how big somebody goes? or the trick even? is it ok to not be the best rider in the world and still get a killer shot? its shots like these that make it into bike magazines... totally pod worthy

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Sean1708 (Apr 6, 2010 at 1:56)

For me PODs are all about the picture and not about the riding, you can pull an insane trick but if the camerawork is shit the pic will be shit. whereas if the riding is crap but the photographer has got an epic shot then thats what pictures are all about.

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Canonboy (Apr 6, 2010 at 3:09)

I'll second that Sean1708 ^^^^^^ it's all about the photo

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MCsession7 (Apr 6, 2010 at 3:50)

It's called photo of the day, not riding of the day.

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Russ-69 (Apr 6, 2010 at 7:23)

I rekon a ROD or TOD (ride/trick of the day) would be a good idea and keep a lot of people quiet!

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cazneaux (Apr 6, 2010 at 9:10) (Below Threshold) show comment

I think that POD should be on an actual trail. Not just some cool looking spot that someone found. Still a good photo though

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rideonjon (Apr 6, 2010 at 17:39)

uhh it is a trail,rear the specs.dumbass!!!

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Adam368 (Apr 6, 2010 at 17:43)

is that a real trail or does it just go it the river hhah that would be fun ether way

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cazneaux (Apr 6, 2010 at 22:42)

how come the moss isn't all gone on the part he's riding then?

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Monty888 (Apr 7, 2010 at 15:01)

MCsession7 its photo of the day on a bike website not a nature website

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rideonjon (Apr 7, 2010 at 16:41)

cazneaux,there is moss on the trail because it's bike RIDING not bike SLIDING!!

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cazneaux (Apr 7, 2010 at 21:06)

Ok I was just saying that because most of the trails that go down steep mossy rocks have a trail cut into the moss

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Anderham03 (Apr 6, 2010 at 19:39)

congrats on the pod t-smith

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slutz1195 (Apr 6, 2010 at 17:31)

that guys headed strait for a drink

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eagle773 (Apr 6, 2010 at 12:55)

since when do bikes turn to rafts ??? X) Razz

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jamielee1 (Apr 6, 2010 at 14:27)

Did he make the corner? Sick pic!

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Lovetoobike32 (Apr 6, 2010 at 14:45)

wow thats awesome. i would tottally fall on my face.

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Gabrieldh (Apr 6, 2010 at 7:32)

awesome view! POD for sure!

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ashley2 (Apr 6, 2010 at 10:19)

rarrr u mad fuk lol looks sikk tho Big Grin

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sebrowe4495 (Apr 6, 2010 at 2:22)

POD

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LighteningMcQueen (Apr 6, 2010 at 1:14)

Well werthy of POD fantastic pictur and a great location.

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Laurence-CE (Apr 6, 2010 at 0:02)

Thats gnarly!

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Philip-pp (Apr 6, 2010 at 2:40)

Fu** YEAH, GREG.

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obrut96 (Apr 6, 2010 at 6:00)

Thats an old school line.

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maciusproDH (Apr 6, 2010 at 0:15)

very nice pod! I like this photo

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Sean115 (Apr 6, 2010 at 0:07)

nice pod. some big rapids too

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vidko70 (Apr 6, 2010 at 6:44)

really nice POD :pinkbike: tup

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konaisdabomb2 (Apr 6, 2010 at 6:59)

nice pod for some of the other ones i've seen

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wyse5 (Apr 6, 2010 at 16:05)

he's going swiming

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DOIIGY (Apr 6, 2010 at 16:14)

best pod for ages,,

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crak (Apr 6, 2010 at 15:18)

yeah i made the corner Wink

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alexc09 (Apr 6, 2010 at 2:09)

nice POD, great pic Smile

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LuisAlmaida (Apr 6, 2010 at 15:12)

que bravo!

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D1rtJumper (Apr 7, 2010 at 16:09)

Nice, a local shot

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dirtjumper679 (May 22, 2010 at 8:37)

yeahs its good to have one from our home town Smile

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Katmandu21 (Apr 6, 2010 at 15:40)

thats sweet Big Grin

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ebehn (Apr 6, 2010 at 19:02)

top bridge yeahhhh

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DylanHeppner (Apr 6, 2010 at 20:34)

is this in parksville?

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monkey148 (Apr 6, 2010 at 20:44)

EPIC

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primodevil01 (Apr 6, 2010 at 0:12)

very good

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Rockurshoxoff95 (Apr 7, 2010 at 16:00)

EPIC

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konasam101 (Apr 6, 2010 at 20:22)

wow big river.watch out!

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dylans13 (Apr 6, 2010 at 21:56)

such a sickk pod

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socalshredder (Apr 6, 2010 at 0:33)

dayum thats sick!

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Kondasaurus (Apr 6, 2010 at 17:57)

pod...

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Nico-T (Apr 6, 2010 at 2:32)

Now thats worth POD

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switchrider1993 (Apr 6, 2010 at 9:05)

thats a pritty great pic

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paperairplanes17 (Apr 6, 2010 at 9:27)

thats bad ass

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GSuperstar (Apr 6, 2010 at 5:18)

Epic

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rubbermeetsmud (Apr 6, 2010 at 5:07)

sick place!!

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blackpegasus (Apr 6, 2010 at 6:20)

great place...........

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wes101 (Apr 6, 2010 at 6:36)

ythats sick man

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djbruno (Apr 6, 2010 at 7:22)

sick!!!

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dh-dj-biker (Apr 6, 2010 at 7:23)

nice pod taylor!

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anderz0 (Apr 6, 2010 at 7:52)

Sweet!

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lrdom3000 (Apr 6, 2010 at 7:53)

pod!

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GrantH (Apr 6, 2010 at 10:30)

wow ur mad :L

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rockhopper15 (Apr 6, 2010 at 10:44)

looks super fun

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CurtDB (Apr 6, 2010 at 13:42)

Epic, nice pod.

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xetal (Apr 6, 2010 at 12:11)

Sick pic man Smile

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Wabbz (Apr 6, 2010 at 12:49)

Sick shot

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Booizzle (Apr 6, 2010 at 0:01)

great choice for a POD

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dafrade (Apr 6, 2010 at 4:44)

lets go swim Big Grin

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RiderNS (Apr 6, 2010 at 4:37)

nice POD,great pic Wink

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sebastien49 (Apr 6, 2010 at 12:17)

nice shot

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garrettvasquez (Apr 6, 2010 at 12:08)

right in the water haha

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downhiller87 (Apr 6, 2010 at 2:56)

crak is back! Big Grin

krass, dass du hier POD bist!!! NICE ONE!

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jamescowanadam (Apr 6, 2010 at 16:56)

Wot a quality pic Smile

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mtb55 (Apr 6, 2010 at 18:19)

Is that really how you britanians spell "what"? I know it is how you say it, but spell it? Come on.

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mak411 (Apr 6, 2010 at 14:28)

2
L~egit
2
Q~uit

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