Christophe Bortels at Parking'trail ! in Louvain la Neuve, Belgium - photo by estee

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bortels (Sep 8, 2010 at 11:38)

POD ! :-)

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wooyek (Sep 8, 2010 at 11:53)

Nice and different!

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bikounet (Sep 8, 2010 at 11:56)

sick shot!

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Tejj (Sep 9, 2010 at 18:26)

beauty

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scottmillphotography (Sep 13, 2010 at 0:00)

sick idea!!! i like the black and white to. tup

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p-romano (Sep 13, 2010 at 0:01)

because he cherishes tire life...... hahaha

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jacob-jay-12 (Sep 13, 2010 at 0:02)

such a good picture

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localboy9 (Sep 13, 2010 at 0:04)

Absolutely unique. Super sick shot.

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marsbars (Sep 13, 2010 at 0:07)

Honestly, very creative! Nice job

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special-jLeslie (Sep 13, 2010 at 0:08)

i am going to try and describe this picture..... nevermind. i cant do it.

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tsr728 (Sep 13, 2010 at 0:09)

i like how u can see how long his foot has been sliding sick pic
nice POD

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westsyderider (Sep 13, 2010 at 0:37)

thats probably one of the sickest pictures i have ever seen

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bikounet (Sep 13, 2010 at 2:39)

Haha, he knew that picture would be POD... nice one! Smile

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dirtbagbiker (Sep 13, 2010 at 5:01) (Below Threshold) show comment

WHATS WITH ALL THESE GERMANS ON HERE??! ARE THEY TRYING TO TAKE OVER THE WORLD AGAIN?!

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xmalte123 (Sep 13, 2010 at 5:07)

these are belgian flags, not german ones. dumbass

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dirtbagbiker (Sep 13, 2010 at 5:08) (Below Threshold) show comment

ahaha, i just realized that when i clicked on one, sorry, didn't mean to hurt anyone's feelings.

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balfa7 (Sep 13, 2010 at 5:25) (Below Threshold) show comment

i have a little dick

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proxx (Sep 13, 2010 at 5:38) (Below Threshold) show comment

the pic is ok, but do you really need fullface, neck brace and knee pads to do a water slide in a parking lot? or you're just trying to look more cool.

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bikounet (Sep 13, 2010 at 5:41)

And then what?
And where do you see a neck brace man? :d You're just dreaming

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WAKIdesigns (Sep 13, 2010 at 5:46)

proxx... bring your friends over to the discussion: we need more "keep it real" militia here!

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jbike101 (Sep 13, 2010 at 6:26)

balfa7 just... no, just leave

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cueTIP (Sep 13, 2010 at 6:29)

Excellent shot. This one is worth of Picture Of the Year if you ask me. To proxx; get off your horse, I would rather see him wearing gear than not. I don't understand the mentality that insists on using less and less gear. I have hurt myself bad over the years and not always doing super intense riding.

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Russ-69 (Sep 13, 2010 at 6:54)

This is awesome! Cant beat black and white

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jbike101 (Sep 13, 2010 at 7:02)

this is just an undiscribably amazing shot POD

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CaptainQueerMTB (Sep 13, 2010 at 9:01)

Same shoes as me. POD

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Loopshredder (Sep 13, 2010 at 9:33)

Oh, but you can beat black and white. NBC calls it "colour." But this is still a sick pic.

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WAKIdesigns (Sep 13, 2010 at 9:47)

colour, not "color"? nucular atmosphere in here

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dirtbagbiker (Sep 13, 2010 at 9:53)

"color" is how americans spell it, and white does beat black. just kidding im not racist.

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melikebikealot14 (Sep 13, 2010 at 10:46)

@ cueTIP

Just a question, what if I don't ask you...

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dirtbagbiker (Sep 13, 2010 at 10:51)

just though i'd let you guys know that i have a little dick as well...

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WAKIdesigns (Sep 13, 2010 at 11:17)

dirtbagbiker, I thought that "nucular" would give some clue that I actualy know about colours colors herbs and 'erbs.

At the same time I doubt if anybody cares what size is UR pecker. If you really need to tell it to someone find a shrink... might solve your other problems too.

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dirtbagbiker (Sep 13, 2010 at 12:39)

rawwr.

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CrashProned (Sep 13, 2010 at 15:56)

This picture is so amazing I set it as my phone, desktop, iPod and school computer backround.

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mtb1stdegree (Sep 13, 2010 at 16:08)

man i love havin races in parking lots with levels, so much fun, race from the top to the bottom exit

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dirtbagbiker (Sep 13, 2010 at 16:26)

that sounds pretty fun.

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bryceland33 (Sep 13, 2010 at 16:31) (Below Threshold) show comment

http://www.ihatestacy.com/index.php?id=a652d6419ef72e31a77e1c227359a1dd

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dirtbagbiker (Sep 13, 2010 at 16:32)

you're a f*g, don't go spreading this shit on a good site like this.

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special-jLeslie (Sep 13, 2010 at 16:36)

haha i think my comment was misunderstood...

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MetalMiLitia (Sep 13, 2010 at 18:11)

cut the shit bryce. the slide looks good, I like the wake behind his shoe.

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Jimby (Sep 14, 2010 at 1:43)

Wow, this is truly one of the best POD's i've ever seen. So he's not boosting off a 30ft kicker or pulling a triple-super-whip-flip-no-hander-lander, who cares?!? And seriously, whoever made the comment about what gear he's wearing, who cares?!?!? Its just an amazing photo, well composed, well timed and well ridden. End of. Smile

Nice work!

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dirtbagbiker (Sep 14, 2010 at 9:05)

SKID KID!!!!

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GnarlyBurrito (Oct 5, 2010 at 23:09)

Apparently, this was some form or ruse by communist Russia, resulting in the death of over 400 chalupa kings. Lest we Forget.

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WAKIdesigns (Oct 5, 2010 at 23:45)

GnarlyBurrito - wha?!

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GnarlyBurrito (Oct 5, 2010 at 23:48)

Yup, just seriously next time your down in Quantofinyeta check out the memorial.

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WAKIdesigns (Oct 6, 2010 at 1:26)

but... what does that has to do with this picture, comments, anything here? I mean, I could talk for days how I "don't like" communists and that popculture and politics nowadays focuses a bit too much on nazis, totaly "unappreciating" what communists did to the world, but... why here?

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jedras (Oct 1, 2010 at 6:38)

i guess it's rs totem in front. the Rider looks great as a whole image. the photo is first league and it kind of helps the feeling of the speed, and the skid. they would put a kind of very smooth and cleanable concrete in car parkings which covered with water gives a lot of fun with skiding.

it's a pitty the weather has changer so much during the last month. i hope that riding car parkings won't be the only solution for riding in the next months

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george8 (Sep 13, 2010 at 8:49)

skidding through a puddle. wow

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jedras (Sep 30, 2010 at 13:25)

they would chaise me for sure Smile

they always do when riding car parkings. anyway did U crash or just water the photographer ?

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estee (Oct 1, 2010 at 3:18)

No crash but yeah, I was kinda wet :-D

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thenorthernsoldieruk (Sep 13, 2010 at 12:09)

Who cares if it's a posed pic? This is just a fantastic shot and a totally different perspective on our sport. Quality I f*cking loves it I do!

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Trekfueler (Sep 13, 2010 at 13:57)

Well if this is the perspective you are looking for stay fake....Give me a pic that is in the moment example Race, freeriding, or at least outdoors where a MTB belongs...

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randybadger (Sep 13, 2010 at 13:58)

Wouldn't look out of place in a mag either.

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thenorthernsoldieruk (Sep 13, 2010 at 14:41)

What's fake about skidding through a puddle? Been doing that since I was six! Only difference is if someone had a camera around these days I'd probably be doing it in a mankini!

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Trekfueler (Sep 13, 2010 at 15:24)

HMM? LOL thats a mental picture....LOL I just can`t stand posed MTB pics.. I see it now. Hey man! skid thru this puddle and I will take your picture..It will be totally Awesome...

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norcalfoxshoxshredder (Sep 13, 2010 at 19:28)

Belgium's version of mountainbiking?

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dooweeeee (Sep 13, 2010 at 9:01)

I bet his ankle is pretty wet. Bad times. Razz

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gcaprider (Sep 13, 2010 at 7:10)

Wicked capture, parting the water!! I would proudly frame and hand this one up.

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xxXUxx (Sep 13, 2010 at 5:50)

Hey Man nice POD and different !!!!

sick idea!!

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erco (Sep 13, 2010 at 10:01)

Pod!

but it looks like this... http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/2358326/

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PedalShopLLC (Sep 13, 2010 at 5:14)

drifting through a parking garage 101........love it

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DHMOSH (Sep 13, 2010 at 5:28)

the water looks sick as heelll
big up for this 1

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jardinier (Sep 13, 2010 at 12:31)

La belgique est pleine de POD.

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andownhill (Sep 13, 2010 at 8:42)

black white the perfect convination hater best men very nice...

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Chrisdh (Sep 13, 2010 at 7:02)

ohhh this is GREAT picture...nc work!!

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darter44 (Sep 13, 2010 at 16:52)

is he riding a trance or a reign???

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bortels (Sep 14, 2010 at 1:05)

Santa Cruz Bullit :-)

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freerideToO (Sep 14, 2010 at 5:52)

duuude niice belgium pod , go belgium ! nice pic btw :p

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specializedrider219 (Sep 13, 2010 at 19:35)

i could skid through a pudddle since i was like 2 years old

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Biscuitto (Sep 17, 2010 at 14:19)

How did the water even get in there? haha

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estee (Sep 30, 2010 at 8:11)

Maybe with the water on the cars when it rains, no idea :-)

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jedras (Sep 30, 2010 at 7:53)

..escaping from parking security ?

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estee (Sep 30, 2010 at 8:11)

Oh, we didn't see anybody :-D

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AbomeRider (Jun 4, 2011 at 9:17)

Excellent water effect. Very good indeed

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jthefoo (Sep 13, 2010 at 19:34)

I could do that in my sleep (NOT)
Hella sick Pic man

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norco0614 (Sep 13, 2010 at 18:35)

looks sick. wood be better if his foot was still on the pedal tho

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dirtfolly (Sep 13, 2010 at 15:38)

snappy snappy snap!
up to you! Smile

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citizenlee (Sep 13, 2010 at 4:31)

Awesome shot, well worthy of POD!

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lstanners (Sep 13, 2010 at 17:30)

That shot makes we wet...

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richierocket (Sep 13, 2010 at 17:42)

Ya baby, get your drift on!!!

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foxrider4512 (Sep 13, 2010 at 13:43)

thats f*cking sick

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eviljames (Sep 13, 2010 at 7:11)

BMX Roots! Nothing says, "I'm RAD!" more than a powerslide....

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sportvision (Sep 13, 2010 at 0:57)

Nice picture, good balance Hight and low ligth ....

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lerot (Sep 8, 2010 at 13:45)

This is The King Mister Bortels by The Prince Esteban He.

P O D

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the-kona-stinky (Sep 13, 2010 at 0:00)

awesome water affect! ps: totems 4 liffee

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HiruMihnea (Sep 9, 2010 at 13:53)

Did you fall ? The picture is really nice, goes to my favorites

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na00 (Sep 9, 2010 at 23:56)

no, he didn't fall but that session was epic and really fun :-)

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HiruMihnea (Sep 10, 2010 at 4:34)

I bet it was, just look at his face !

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bortels (Sep 13, 2010 at 7:42)

I didn't :-)

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bortels (Sep 13, 2010 at 1:35)

Hey ma' look it's me !

thanks for that POD Esté :-)

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legab (Sep 8, 2010 at 13:18)

PODDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD !!! Smile

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Haryo76ers (Sep 13, 2010 at 2:19)

very artistic and artful... 2 thumbs up!!

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born-to-ride (Sep 8, 2010 at 11:40)

It smells POD over here ! POD

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downhillstanz (Sep 8, 2010 at 11:39)

f*cking pics, tu as tué petit poney

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skiingisdope1234 (Sep 13, 2010 at 15:41)

cum shot

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jthefoo (Sep 13, 2010 at 19:34)

wtf

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sweetonic63 (Sep 13, 2010 at 16:33)

parking lot...thats new

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bourguy (Sep 9, 2010 at 10:44)

Outfi ké belle foto !!!

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blackpegasus (Sep 9, 2010 at 9:29)

must be POD

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scarff1 (Sep 9, 2010 at 11:08)

PPPPOOOOODDDD

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coolbeans10 (Sep 13, 2010 at 15:08)

8=====D----

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noni310 (Sep 13, 2010 at 13:21)

sweet love it so fresh.

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Franako (Sep 8, 2010 at 11:43)

POD !!!

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j3ff100 (Sep 13, 2010 at 14:37)

tht ngarly

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lilplaya09 (Sep 8, 2010 at 14:41)

POD

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Caiokv (Sep 15, 2011 at 8:12)

What bike is that?

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howshow (Sep 13, 2010 at 20:58)

Great! just awesome.....

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na00 (Sep 8, 2010 at 11:48)

POD !!!!!

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sachatouille (Sep 8, 2010 at 11:40)

POD pour este !!!!

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pit74 (Sep 8, 2010 at 12:35)

sick,POD

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madshef (Sep 13, 2010 at 12:47)

Nice Snap, Bro.

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jergus (Sep 8, 2010 at 11:41)

WOW!

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Revan62 (Sep 15, 2010 at 1:24)

Great, POD Big Grin

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ZachJoy (Sep 8, 2010 at 13:32)

POD TOMORROW Big Grin

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estee (Sep 8, 2010 at 13:34)

Hope so !

Thanks everybody :-)

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ZachJoy (Sep 8, 2010 at 13:55)

it better be Big Grin

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the-kona-stinky (Sep 13, 2010 at 0:01)

it is, gratz

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ZachJoy (Sep 13, 2010 at 12:10)

Knew it

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KennyKillsIt (Sep 14, 2010 at 9:38)

Soooooo Loose!

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schynjul (Sep 13, 2010 at 12:31)

Belgian POD!

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Andrevag (Sep 13, 2010 at 6:02)

POD

Nice drift tup

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navyman (Sep 13, 2010 at 5:53)

nice glasses

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LepRiKonS (Sep 13, 2010 at 1:31)

nice)

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PedroL (Sep 13, 2010 at 1:11)

Nice POD

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kanter (Sep 13, 2010 at 7:21)

Now that is a POD.

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DIRTFACTORY (Sep 13, 2010 at 1:47)

awesome

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jizsplatt (Sep 13, 2010 at 1:55)

water, i likle water! Smile

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dirtbagbiker (Sep 13, 2010 at 5:01)

SKID KID!!!!

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hattrick (Sep 13, 2010 at 5:13)

chuckle... great set up

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Kanayev (Sep 13, 2010 at 2:13)

POD =)

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street890 (Sep 13, 2010 at 5:27)

sick!

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diogodavinha (Sep 13, 2010 at 7:29)

amazing..great POD

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konadj20 (Sep 13, 2010 at 7:30)

noice!

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spahman (Sep 13, 2010 at 12:01)

sweet...i used to do these when i was 5...
lame POD

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douroucouli (Sep 11, 2010 at 3:54)

nice :p

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Niclestreeteur (Sep 13, 2010 at 3:14)

nice shot, POD Big Grin

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mavster (Sep 13, 2010 at 12:31)

2 day pod please

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Trekfueler (Sep 13, 2010 at 11:28)

Why is a posed pic POD worthy?

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ozzygrieve (Sep 13, 2010 at 11:13)

PPPPOOOOOOODDDDDDDD!!!!!

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pipelinewill (Sep 13, 2010 at 0:30)

beast

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bocky (Sep 13, 2010 at 9:31)

Nice!!!

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Bast6 (Sep 13, 2010 at 10:00)

Nice !!!

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momothib (Sep 12, 2010 at 12:42)

POD

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Wochowski (Sep 9, 2010 at 20:33)

Beauty

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