Dane Searls at Cam Whites in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada - photo by brule

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iwantstinky (Nov 24, 2011 at 12:54)

make this your POD to show respect for the legend that is Dane Searls.

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lewisstp (Nov 24, 2011 at 13:38)

yeeeeaaaaahhhhh!!!!!!! great pic!!! Wink

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xxslopestylerider9x (Nov 26, 2011 at 8:26) (Below Threshold) show comment

booooost!, POD, R.I.P. feel bad, but you were a true mountain biker Salute

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lucasdupuis (Nov 26, 2011 at 11:20)

@iwantstinky. its not your pod.

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MiloXC3 (Nov 26, 2011 at 14:43)

Great idea. This will be my POD for a long time.

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mattyfreerider20 (Nov 29, 2011 at 0:07)

should be a pod anyway, not just because he past away

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BLIPDH (Nov 29, 2011 at 0:11)

Worth it taking the time to make this pod..it truly shows how much of a legend he was and it really captures the mood of this whole situation...rip Dane..you'll be missed

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RideFree420 (Nov 29, 2011 at 0:13)

UNREAL!!!

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westsyderider (Nov 29, 2011 at 0:16)

A few days behind when i would have liked to have seen this as pod but i guess better late than never. Ride in peace Dane, you were an amazing shredder.

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DHeddie (Nov 29, 2011 at 5:39)

making this my pod as a tribute, rip in peace dane!

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dunford (Nov 29, 2011 at 6:01)

Such a sad story, was a true legend and will be missed hugely.

However, I won't say R.I.P. because in this instance I think God speed is much more appropriate, he was, is and always will be, a true shredder!

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saint4life (Nov 29, 2011 at 6:27)

Dane Searls is truly an amazing rider with a huge amount of confidence not many riders can come close to. Without a doubt a BMX legend has left his mark in the bike world and he will be forever missed. I hope everyone close to him is coping well and knows he's in a beautiful place shredding in the Heavens...God Bless

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xxslopestylerider9x (Nov 29, 2011 at 12:39) (Below Threshold) show comment

haha, I love how I got neg. propped because of what I said on yesterday's POD. Obviously there's a lot of evolutionists in the world of Mt. biking. And btw, I'm not starting this conversation again so don't start!

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alexblayden (Nov 29, 2011 at 15:04)

sending it like a pro!! and always will

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BLIPDH (Nov 29, 2011 at 15:36)

no, you got negative propped because he wasnt a mountain biker

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JesseBMXs (Nov 29, 2011 at 16:19)

R.I.P Dane searls
you were definitely the best dirt rider who ever lived
you will be missed and much love to your family

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JesseBMXs (Nov 29, 2011 at 16:41)

hey yall check out this dane searls poem i found online, its really good
http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/7444785/

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GunsANDCigarettes (Nov 29, 2011 at 19:00)

R.I.P, the king of dirt.....

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JesseBMXs (Nov 29, 2011 at 19:04)

he wasnt just the king, he was the god of dirt

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supafli (Nov 29, 2011 at 22:47)

i dislike all american comments...

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GunsANDCigarettes (Nov 30, 2011 at 7:06)

im sorry we make badass movies, music, and cars that you just simply can't step up to. dick.

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GunsANDCigarettes (Nov 30, 2011 at 7:08)

its not really the right time for that supafli... not on this photo...

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MiloXC3 (Nov 30, 2011 at 7:26)

Supafli, this is not the time, nor the place. Go get f*cked.

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MiloXC3 (Nov 30, 2011 at 8:50)

And Supafli, why the f*ck did you neg prop EVERY SINGLE American comment on this photo, get a life!

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HMBA107 (Nov 30, 2011 at 13:18)

Didnt he die?

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xxslopestylerider9x (Nov 30, 2011 at 14:13)

wow, troll, plus sorry about that mistake everyone, I wasn't really thinking when I was typing that. Now I will be the most hated person on pb.......But supafi, really? c'mon man why would you hate Americans? Sure we got our rednecks, our own problems and different ideas than you Canadians, but why don't you accept those differences and roll with it? I'm sure you're country has problems and those differences than us and I respect that. Why hate like that? Plus you don't really make much sense saying that your'e speaking English and most likely not the dialect from England. Plus its super discrimative.........

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supafli (Nov 30, 2011 at 15:02)

i just wanted to see what the comments following mine would be like i didn't actually neg prop all american comments i meant no disrespect

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GunsANDCigarettes (Nov 30, 2011 at 15:28)

sure, do that on any other photo but this one.

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supafli (Nov 30, 2011 at 16:34)

i didn't even know who this guy was until now

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GunsANDCigarettes (Nov 30, 2011 at 19:20)

alright man, now you know. its all good.

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james4life (Nov 24, 2011 at 12:56)

R.I.P dane
you will truely be missed!

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Digax94 (Nov 24, 2011 at 15:10) (Below Threshold) show comment

i thought he was in critical condition. he got worse?

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Rooker (Nov 24, 2011 at 16:51)

yea last night he passed away

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Luv-To-Fly (Nov 25, 2011 at 21:14)

such a horrible loss Frown

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PIND-IT (Feb 1, 2011 at 16:41)

Ridiculous.

On a bike with suspension that would've been huge, but on a 20 incher? Go home, game over.

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dirtjumper771 (Nov 29, 2011 at 11:19)

i don't know if i would hit it on my motocross bike let alone superman it on a bmx

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JamesAlluredPhotography (Nov 24, 2011 at 13:46)

RIP. I think that a POD is needed in order to show some respect to one of the greatest Dirt BMX riders on the planet.

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gavlaa (Nov 29, 2011 at 1:22)

The news still hasn't sunk in- such a tragedy. I cannot begin to imagine what his family are going through. It's a powerful reminder of how fickle life is. Rest in Peace dude, condolances to his nearest and dearest.

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thegringo (Nov 29, 2011 at 14:54)

My new POD.Show some respect PB,and let's all set it as our POD's.In honour of the giant of dirt,Mr Dane Searls.A giant loss.

Gary.

P.S.Commiserations and heartfelt respect to the Searls family.We,as bikers lost an icon,i can only imagine what a loss he'll always be to his family.Your in our thoughts.

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freerideglory (Nov 29, 2011 at 13:32)

A truely Brilliant POD as a mark of personal respect from all at pinkbike, towards the family, and the inspiration who is
Dane Searls, You will always be remembered. Rest in Peace!

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its-me-big-lee (Feb 1, 2011 at 11:11)

sick

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Trixie24 (Feb 1, 2011 at 12:12)

POD 02-02-2011 is BORN!

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NorcoRyder09 (Feb 1, 2011 at 13:19)

Sick shot. POD.

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bikeaddict123 (Feb 1, 2011 at 14:18)

farkin ell this is sweeet!

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davex123 (Feb 1, 2011 at 14:26)

f**k me that's big....

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frednewton (Feb 1, 2011 at 15:32)

that is the sickest thing ever! he's an amazing rider. POD!

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bamfbmx (Feb 1, 2011 at 15:48)

f*ck thats huge

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NorcoRyder09 (Feb 1, 2011 at 15:55)

That's what she said. Wink

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davex123 (Feb 1, 2011 at 15:58)

Yup. Made my day ^^

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WildWill (Feb 1, 2011 at 16:00)

Dane Searls is crazzy POD!

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alexhoss (Feb 1, 2011 at 17:05)

Shouldn't that banner be Red Bull and not Monster cause Monster doesn't give you wings?

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reillykintzele (Feb 1, 2011 at 17:06)

but monster makes you manly haha

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alexhoss (Feb 1, 2011 at 17:24)

Ya and personally I like the taste of Monster more than Red Bull.

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bamfbmx (Feb 1, 2011 at 19:45)

who cares, all energy drinks taste like crap and do nothing good for you, people just drink them cause they think it makes them cool, arizona tea is where its really at.

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jay2322 Plus (Feb 1, 2011 at 20:28)

Or that life water stuff. Thats pretty good. But honestly if I'm biking, all water.

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zzoot (Feb 1, 2011 at 22:25)

pod?!??!??!?!!?!!?!

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eric182 (Feb 2, 2011 at 13:06)

wow this guy needs to go bigger! if he did he'd be in space!

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derrie (Nov 21, 2011 at 22:00) (Below Threshold) show comment

Speedy recovery Dane!

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jaketinnelly (Nov 29, 2011 at 1:26)

Ride in Peace mate

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frednewton (Nov 29, 2011 at 2:01)

Damn good choice of POD out of pure respect for Dane, thoughts go out to his family and friends. RIP

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GunsANDCigarettes (Nov 29, 2011 at 19:02)

the king of dirt, my hero... R.I.P

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prenticebmx (Nov 29, 2011 at 0:31)

REST IN PEACE DANE SEARLS YOU WERE A TRUE INSPIRATION YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN

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c2crider (Nov 24, 2011 at 12:55)

Ride In Peace Dane, for this kind of thing, you will never be forgotten Salute

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Downhill340 (Nov 29, 2011 at 7:49)

This is how he got into heaven,by making a huge jump that would get him there.

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carrot-cruncher (Nov 29, 2011 at 0:18)

r.i.p , perhaps this should have been done on the day after but still ohwell atleast its up now Frown

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baboony (Nov 26, 2011 at 3:53)

Like the void in that picture there's now a void without Dane around. But that's why we'll remember him.

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nukeDaBear (Nov 29, 2011 at 13:05)

It's sad that died doing something so stupid and careless. He should have died doing something AWESOME like this pic!

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Dirt-Racer (Nov 29, 2011 at 10:49)

Huh i oh no man i oh great pic! Smile

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jptothetree (Nov 24, 2011 at 23:16)

we won't forget you dane. rest in peace brother.

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gizmogunner (Nov 29, 2011 at 9:57)

this takes big to a whole new level Smile

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monsterdirtjumpride55 (Feb 1, 2011 at 12:12)

that is going big!!!!!!!!

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vegasbitch35 (Nov 26, 2011 at 10:19)

Such and AMAZING RIDER!!! Gone too soon, Rip Dane!

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p1aaron (Nov 29, 2011 at 11:01)

http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/7426775/

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justincs (Nov 29, 2011 at 16:07)

Just a kid.....my sympathies to his folks..............

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VICTORVIDAL (Nov 26, 2011 at 4:06)

ride in peace

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Madog199 (Nov 29, 2011 at 13:59)

huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuge !!!!!! Big Grin

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pedrohfr (Nov 29, 2011 at 4:44)

That was a f*cking sick rider,Ride in Peace!

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mattmini (Nov 24, 2011 at 17:28)

Rest i'n peace buddy you willl be greatly missed

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evan-pelham-rider (Nov 29, 2011 at 16:40)

much needed POD in memory of Dane. Ride In Peace!

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AwakeFrerider (Nov 29, 2011 at 8:55)

RIP!!!!! Dane you are the man bro

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connorshredshotrock (Nov 29, 2011 at 18:04)

R.I.P dane i will shred the aptos step up for you and land a three sixty backflip tailwhip barspin in your dedication

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Andrew-Taylor (Nov 24, 2011 at 15:30)

RIP

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Huxlarr (Nov 29, 2011 at 9:53)

Look at the height, true rider that we have lost Frown

R.I.P

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Outeiro-and-carcavelos-jumper (Feb 1, 2011 at 11:32)

holly sh*t! thats fu**ing huge! POD Searls has done it again...

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schilly (Feb 1, 2011 at 20:38)

its scary to think that someone had to hit that first. . . . .

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O3bikes (Dec 1, 2011 at 6:59)

He really does look like a superman RIP

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thebearb17 (Nov 29, 2011 at 5:43)

Lad, sure he'll be shredding heaven right now!

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mikehogan (Nov 30, 2011 at 22:34)

R.I.P. man

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gazsinead (Nov 29, 2011 at 9:03)

LEG END!

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benbiker (Nov 29, 2011 at 11:02)

RIP Bro!

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RGUIGZ (Nov 29, 2011 at 12:12)

RIP dane...

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dj-4-the-win (Nov 29, 2011 at 15:51)

R.I.P

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em4u (Feb 12, 2012 at 3:01)

ride in peace.

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dangles (Nov 29, 2011 at 16:10)

R,I,P,

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trenten (Nov 29, 2011 at 16:37)

RIP

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dirtjump09 (Nov 29, 2011 at 22:40)

Pod? -----> http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/7134259/#top

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carloseduardoo (Nov 29, 2011 at 16:57)

Ride In Peace

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tylertyler (Nov 29, 2011 at 14:46)

was up

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LeoMtb (Nov 29, 2011 at 13:34)

R.I.P. Dane Searls

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lrdom3000 (Nov 30, 2011 at 10:30)

R.I.P well deserved POD

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Jackaroo26 (Nov 30, 2011 at 11:14)

pod yeah dude Big Grin

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Barbour1994 (Nov 29, 2011 at 8:59)

RIP!

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tanez (Nov 30, 2011 at 3:21)

RIP Dane!

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Freak-Rider (Feb 1, 2011 at 11:28)

yeah

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Jackaroo26 (Nov 30, 2011 at 11:18)

RIP

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JamesAlluredPhotography (Nov 29, 2011 at 4:57)

RIP Dane Searls! 3

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evan-pelham-rider (Feb 1, 2011 at 12:25)

huge !!!!!!!!!!!!

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bwoodhull (Feb 1, 2011 at 12:55)

This guy is just absurd. Every shot he gets is POD worthy.

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pottsey92 (Nov 24, 2011 at 14:19)

POD for respect! RIP Dane!

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alxxx (Nov 24, 2011 at 21:11)

R.I.P.

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Downhillfrerider7 (Nov 24, 2011 at 21:45)

POD

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OliScale (Apr 10, 2011 at 11:03)

such nice light and huge jump

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ragdoll (Feb 6, 2011 at 18:27)

what a boss

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KrisZtiaN (Feb 2, 2011 at 1:43)

Pod

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josecampos (Feb 2, 2011 at 4:15)

amazing......

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NelleDubs (Feb 2, 2011 at 9:26)

great shot!!

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bmxking58 (Feb 6, 2011 at 18:17)

how do u set this as pod

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C-R-U-S-T-Y (Nov 25, 2011 at 0:33)

RIP

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JT252 (Nov 25, 2011 at 0:41)

PODDDDDDDD

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Purpleturtle64 (Nov 29, 2011 at 1:03)

r.i.p

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doniwang (Nov 29, 2011 at 20:47)

i like

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brodiebikeraok (Nov 29, 2011 at 4:47)

great pic

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Ronnie-odyssey (Dec 2, 2011 at 13:32)

rip dane seals

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KrisZtiaN (Nov 29, 2011 at 6:45)

Ride In Peace , Dane!

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stewartluxton (Nov 29, 2011 at 8:57)

Hero, a great loss, RIP

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stucon (Nov 29, 2011 at 0:30)

RIP Dane

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JoeHepperle (Nov 25, 2011 at 1:30)

Rest in peace brother.

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JoshBrownjumps (Nov 25, 2011 at 9:43)

ride in peace dane

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oliverbunno (Nov 26, 2011 at 5:07)

R.I.P bro!

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ButtonPusher (Nov 29, 2011 at 0:08)

HUGE..!!!

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biker92 (Nov 26, 2011 at 11:12)

r.i.p

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dirtjump09 (Nov 29, 2011 at 22:39)

BIG as f*ck...

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jgottya1 (Nov 29, 2011 at 5:30)

Miss ya bro !!! RIP !!!

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voltagetuckno (Nov 29, 2011 at 11:08)

mega boss

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Zsombi96 (Nov 29, 2011 at 5:33)

R.I.P!!!

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jeffreyjk111 (Feb 1, 2011 at 21:11)

pod

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mrmoto (Nov 29, 2011 at 11:28)

R.I.P.....

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natedog151 (Nov 29, 2011 at 17:54)

R.I.P Dane

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mackster23 (Nov 29, 2011 at 17:33)

Ride on Dane, ride on!

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PhoS (Nov 29, 2011 at 12:14)

RIP Dane

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autopirate (Nov 29, 2011 at 12:00)

BIG RESPECT... RIP...

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freeryde-mtb (Feb 1, 2011 at 11:13)

he's getting some boost

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lambera03 (Feb 1, 2011 at 11:18)

Someones been having there redbull

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freeryde-mtb (Feb 9, 2011 at 11:50)

i'd say so

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