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2011-06-13

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VIDEO: Unit Strewth Tour featuring Guettler, Napolitan, Mildon, Searls, Mackay and more...

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The Unit BMX team hit the road earlier this year, travelling don the East coast of Australia to Cam White's Hillside Dirtjam. Ryan Guettler, Dane Searls, Jed Mildon, Cam Pianta, Nick Richardson and David Girsch were joined by special guests Anthony Napolitan and Colin Mackay. Direct/Film/Edit: Allan Hardy

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freddiehg (Jun 17, 2011 at 1:15)

Why is this a vod if none of the riders are wearing a helmet? Doesn't seem a thing that pinkbike should promote. Shouldn't be VOD in my opinion.

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Matt-W (Jun 17, 2011 at 3:53)

money > principles

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konafarker (Jun 17, 2011 at 4:52)

I like the "Came a gutsa on my pushy" commentry anfter the broken arm incident...
It epitomises Aussie lingo.

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betsie Plus (Jun 17, 2011 at 5:06)

I am 100% for helmets, Pinkbike should take the lead and remove this as VOD, the message it sends out is just wrong!

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speppy2316 (Jun 17, 2011 at 5:54)

its because bmx riders think not wearing a helmet is cool, i would love to kick them down a DH run and they see how cool it is then !!!!! wear a helmet = live longer

MiloXC3 (Jun 17, 2011 at 5:59)

This is an amazing video. Looks like so much fun and was a great edit, but how is it VOD with no helmets? Especially after seeing a few crashes, I was honestly dissapointed to see a VOD with riders with no lids, especially as they are professional riders, not your average BMXers. Don't get me wrong, it was a great video, but if PODs have to have helmets, why don't VODs?

jakeheath (Jun 17, 2011 at 6:13)

I think in bmx not wearing a helmet is fashionable but with DH you would look an idiot without one, hence why DH helmets get up to prices like £400+. But yeh helmets please lads

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charlie079 (Jun 17, 2011 at 7:02)

Being fashionable isn't going to save your life is it?

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mnorris122 (Jun 17, 2011 at 7:53)

no, it isnt. would you rather look "cool", or be a vegetable for the rest of your life?

crazy-d (Jun 17, 2011 at 9:00)

It wasn't just the fact that they weren't wear helmets but also kicking them into a jump? Awful message to send to anyone who doesn't know better

YesFresh (Jun 17, 2011 at 9:31) (Below Threshold) show comment

don't worry about them not wearing helmets(we know they shoould be wearing one) and just watch some real good biking!!

MiloXC3 (Jun 17, 2011 at 9:32)

A shit rider with a lid is more of a pro then a sponsored rider without a lid. Wink

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IanHylands Mod Plus (Jun 17, 2011 at 9:46)

I chose this as VOD, and it had nothing to do with money or advertising, I simply really like the riding, editing, and cinematography. The overwhelming response to the lack of helmets on these riders has been noticed, and this thread has been forwarded to the video creators as well. Thank you all for your comments and support of helmets, it hasn't gone unnoticed.

charlie079 (Jun 17, 2011 at 9:52)

Nice to know our comments dont go amiss Smile

Apart from that, one of the best VOD's ive seen in a while.

mtb1stdegree (Jun 17, 2011 at 12:08)

But people should use common sense and choose whether or not to wear a helmet, if you dont wear a helmet, thats your problem

norcoman82 (Jun 17, 2011 at 12:24)

ya its not up to pinkbike to show whats right or wrong if it was 2 year olds waching i under staned but we should be old to deside.

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poozank (Jun 17, 2011 at 13:38)

bunch of BMX hill billies, pull your sisters pants up

Monx (Jun 17, 2011 at 13:52)

Doing sth coz u like it is doing it as long as it is possible = wearing proper protection. Doing sth coz it's good-looking and u can pick up some sweet-teens with rainbow-coloured shoes and not wearing helmet coz it isn't cool is...
hopeless.

Any reason they're doing it - they're still making good show.

ktmracing14 (Jun 17, 2011 at 14:07)

Sucks about breaking his arm but was the camera ok?!?

BLIPDH (Jun 17, 2011 at 14:11)

in my opinion, bmx like this is just the gay version of skating...theres plenty of better things you can do on a bmx....or man up and go to MTB...just my opinions.

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AggressiveCouch (Jun 17, 2011 at 14:36) (Below Threshold) show comment

no helmet is cool. don't deny it. and they're f*cking pro, i don't really think they care if you think they should wear a helmet. btw miloXC3 that doesn't make any sense at all.

charlie079 (Jun 17, 2011 at 14:43)

No helmet is cool? So I guess when you make that one silly mistake and end up with brain damage...That is cool also? Have you ever seen someone with a head injury? Cos if you have you might not say something like that.

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luttermann93 (Jun 17, 2011 at 14:48) (Below Threshold) show comment

you're all a bunch of pussies. they're adults, let them make their own choices. I am guessing some of the best riders in the world know a lot more about helmets than you idiots. Do a triple backflip and then you can chirp about helmets.

gombo8 (Jun 17, 2011 at 14:57)

i woulk like to see them box without the head gear and then see how much it actually saved them... WEAR A f*ckING HELMET IT DOESNT MAKE YOU NOT COOL TO HAVE A FUNCTIONAL BRAIN

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whatthehellmannn (Jun 17, 2011 at 15:09) (Below Threshold) show comment

YEAH NO HELMETS ROOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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wolfe38 (Jun 17, 2011 at 15:25)

helmet saved me from getting knocked out hard today.. WEAR HELMETS.

BLIPDH (Jun 17, 2011 at 16:29)

@AggressiveCouch....go look at the D3's then come talk to me

charlie079 (Jun 17, 2011 at 16:31)

http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/6289003/

Just saying....it might be cool to be like that one day -.-

tom666 (Jun 17, 2011 at 17:02)

My helmet saved me from a broken nose just the other day, could even have been worse. The foam at the front of my lid had fully compressed and I escaped with a cut up face and a saw nose. Rather than a concussion, bad bruising or worse on my forehead and a broken nose. WEAR HELMETS.

And sorry wolfe38, that was meant to be a positive prop - I missed. Somebody positive prop him for me...

ShastaOutdoorMedia (Jun 17, 2011 at 20:31)

Haha, if that guy broke his arm falling off of his 20" bike, then imagine what would happen if he hit his head off of a transfer into a bowl!!!

Bottom line: full-face or nothing. Your head includes your face, too, and nose shards to the brain probably isn't good for you.

Rooker (Jun 18, 2011 at 1:31) (Below Threshold) show comment

wow bunch of whining little DH bitches, bmx isn't going to start wearing full face (except the vertriders) also how are bmxers gay cause im pretty sure those dirt jumps are bigger then all your pussy little drops and shit, except for some red bull events, also a helmet doesnt always save your life, I had a close mate who died last year from head injuries in motocross and he was wearing top of the line helmet, also a bike didnt run over him or anything and the jump he crashed on wasnt that big, so please go untie your panties

tom666 (Jun 18, 2011 at 5:48)

There will always be times when a helmet isn't enough and we all know that. But 99% of the time a helmet is the difference between serious injuries and a bang on the head. The last thing pinkbike needs is cheeky c*nts like you promoting riding helmetless to the 11 & 12 year olds on here who don't know any better.

norcoman82 (Jun 18, 2011 at 7:09)

ya but think about it i know it can save your life but if can do thothing to and these guy got to be pro but not being afrade to do the stuff and a helmet wont stop that.

AggressiveCouch (Jun 18, 2011 at 10:22)

@BLIPDH i do wear a helmet. 3 weeks ago i got knocked out so if i didn't have my helmet on i would have been mangled. i was just saying that it's there choice to wear a helmet or not.

charlie079 (Jun 18, 2011 at 10:27)

Yes but you thinking not wearing a helmet is "cool" is just stupid, and yes it is your choice to wear a helmet but thinking that you shouldnt wear one to be cool is stupid and not the right message to send to the young teens etc on here.

tom666 (Jun 19, 2011 at 6:24)

It's your personal choice and pinkbike isn't suppose to be making you lean towards not wearing one because of the message it sends to kiddies.

norcoman82 (Jun 19, 2011 at 8:10)

ya and a helmet shouldent be the thing that stop you from bikeing if every pro ran to go get every piece of protection stuff they wouldent be pro

tom666 (Jun 19, 2011 at 8:52)

*yeah *shouldn't *biking.

Your comment made no sense. We're not saying pro riders should always wear full chest, back armour, neck brace, elbow/forearm, knee/shin as well as helmets and gloves.

but really the pros that pinkbike promote should be wearing Helmets at least and knee pads and gloves also send out a good message.

jakeheath (Jun 19, 2011 at 14:46)

just for the record im all for wearing helmets

Rooker (Jun 19, 2011 at 17:15)

i agree with helmet thing and yer i was being a cheeky c*nt but bmx isnt as protection friendly as DH is and it doesnt look like it will ever be, there are more and more pros picking up a helmet but people riding with gloves (even on trails) wont happen. period. all the little kids on pinkbike should wear helmets, i have always worn mine and are always trying to get people to start wearing them but at the end of the day its their choice and we should judge, discriminate or alienate them because of their choice.

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ZachHinton11 (Jun 17, 2011 at 0:15)

ever heard of a helmet?

mooseduck13 (Jun 17, 2011 at 0:17)

they sure will once they are feature on "Scarred". Crazy riding either way

hankyman (Jun 17, 2011 at 7:23)

gnarly show^^

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mountguitars (Jun 17, 2011 at 0:30)

long hair dude gives me the creeps not wearing a helmet. their good but not indestructible.

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Rooker (Jun 17, 2011 at 0:54) (Below Threshold) show comment

Richo is indestructible haha, BTW australia rep most those guys live within 45 minute drive from mine Smile

chyu (Jun 17, 2011 at 3:24)

Unfav'd this video to promote NO HELMET NO RIDE.

MiloXC3 (Jun 17, 2011 at 6:00)

Long haired guy gives me the creeps even with a lid on!

Rooker (Jun 18, 2011 at 1:23)

good on ya chyu, and milo richo didn't wear a helmet through the entire video, so I'm wondering how it gives you the creeps when he rides with one?

MiloXC3 (Jun 20, 2011 at 2:31)

Haha Rooker I'm just saying he's a creepy guy. Wink

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tworldsmine (Jun 17, 2011 at 5:00)

no helmets and no gum shields and no ankle supporters and no seatbelts and no airbags and no nappies... MUST NOT be a vod ever again... shame on you pinkbike!!

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desjardins98 Plus (Jun 17, 2011 at 8:21)

Lids!!! It's the riders decision but no VOD. Up and coming kids watching these vids idolize these riders and imitate their style. Now these guys have style but not a very good example.

Just me 2 cents...

Vulpine (Jun 17, 2011 at 9:42)

you are right..

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TrailSnob (Jun 17, 2011 at 7:39)

Darwism and evolution. They don't want to wear helmets fine! But seriously shut up about it! To each their own. Ever heard of freedom, to do as you please?? Let them ride with no helmets and learn the hardway.

gombo8 (Jun 17, 2011 at 14:59)

i think you can hop on their dicks and defend them a little bit more dont you think. helmets are good...

Rooker (Jun 18, 2011 at 1:21)

gombo he didnt say helmets are bad, these guys are amazing riders, yes they put themselves at risk by riding with no helmets on but honestly they dont care, their from disadvantaged backgrounds and bmx is all they know and their damn f*cking good at it so stop trying to mother the entire f*cking world you ignorant homophobe

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bmx-33 (Jun 17, 2011 at 10:20)

Get over the fact that they didn't wear helmets for some of their ride. Worry about yourself. They are not promoting riding without a helmet. It's funny cause i bet some of you listen to music that promotes drugs and all sorts of other crap. So stop being hypocrites. As for the comment that bmxers think they are cool or not wearing one your an absolute idiot. It's all preference so get over it.

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fox7 (Jun 17, 2011 at 4:42)

Nice vid.....But NO helmets = no VOD!!
What's happening Pinkbike? Just because It's by "unit clothing" does not mean it HAS to be VOD.

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progressionobsession (Jun 17, 2011 at 10:37)

Ok seriously, who cares if they're not wearing helmets, it's their choice. If you're stupid enough to just copy what others do thats your problem.

SimonEast (Jun 17, 2011 at 12:14)

i am surprised there is no such discussion on brakeless billy instead of this helmet business! that was insane!

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Grib (Jun 17, 2011 at 0:43)

helmets?..

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Worm-Burner (Jun 17, 2011 at 2:28)

yep, you don't look too gnarly in a nappy with a feeding tube up yer nose...

Worm-Burner (Jun 21, 2011 at 2:20)

Oh, and Richo...that photographer didn't get in your way, he was there before you began your trick...you DID NOT check where you were going, and were unable to correct yourself..I hope you apologise to him for calling him a rude name because he is not to blame for your accident...

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dado87 (Jun 17, 2011 at 18:21)

Half way through the video i was thinking "should be wearing helmets" but at the end of it i was thinking "really great footage and editing" ... yes maybe they should be wearing a helmet but they're not by their choic, and I.M.O. its still worthy of VOD!!! Good Job Smile

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socalshreder (Jun 17, 2011 at 11:18)

Yeah I really dont understand why they arent wearing helmets. I understand that some half cuts fit treriblly like my protec fits weird. If protec made a half cut like there old ones people would prolly wear helmets alot more.

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ironhorserider7 (Jun 17, 2011 at 23:22)

hahahahhahahah the end was the best part and everyone should quit bitchin about the helmets. i wear a helmet and i have a lot of friends who dont, cause people can do what they want just enjoy the riding and quit winning cause the movie was bad ass

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DojoBmx (Jun 17, 2011 at 20:55)

Ok so.. I am one for wearing a helmet but who gives a shit if the riders are wearing one or not. The best way to learn is from yor mistakes and when a kid goes out there and f*cks up and smacks the back of his head, he will know to where a helmet. The riding is dope and it is there choice on personal protection. They call it Pinkbike, not Pinkhelmet.

Worm-Burner (Jun 21, 2011 at 2:18)

I have a pink helmet...but you need to ask nicely to see it...

dnlparr (Jul 25, 2011 at 16:53)

um. when a kid goes out there and f*cks up and smacks the back of his head he will think im dead now. hmm should have worn a hemlmte. oh well. awesome video!

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psynide (Jun 17, 2011 at 1:23)

helmets ! please ! just THINKING of the head smacking onto concrete gives me the jitters !

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samuelmtb (Jun 17, 2011 at 5:32)

Small bikes,small brains!!

RGonz (Jun 17, 2011 at 13:02)

go f*ck yourself

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Megavalanche (Jun 17, 2011 at 2:33)

VOD for me!!!, and that they dont wear a helmet: who cares, own risk, own life insurance, eigen knappe`` kop

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the13thing (Jun 17, 2011 at 4:25)

Great VOD, shure they're not wearing a helmet, but this is a great vid which can't be ignored Big Grin

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Views (Jun 17, 2011 at 14:32)

get the f*cking caps off!!!!!!!! ARRGHHH you always lose them ANYWAYS just leave em the f*ck in your trailer!!!!!!!!

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Liggster (Jun 17, 2011 at 10:14)

Great riding :-) but is it worth risking this for the sake of fashion :-(

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9ODDvZqj0M

betsie Plus (Jun 18, 2011 at 1:14)

Now that link should be VOD on every BMX site.
You would think after the first time he would have learned!

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robc10 (Jun 17, 2011 at 8:57)

what is it with most bmxers and no helmet's, some wear them but the majority dont Blank Stare

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sammorris (Jun 17, 2011 at 11:13)

NO HELMET, NO VOD

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TomO3944 (Jun 17, 2011 at 8:31)

Turn the volume down on this video and play this song while watching the video Wink

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_4jxlKmt7Q

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bikermaradu (Jun 17, 2011 at 2:30)

VOD!

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knoxrider (Jun 15, 2011 at 12:27)

Jed Mildon = TanLife!

thenickphipps (Jun 17, 2011 at 1:00)

Maori! Yeah Jed!

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Spec-Rider (Jun 17, 2011 at 15:39)

Looks like the camera man needs a helmet too!!!

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milanboez (Jun 17, 2011 at 1:26)

super good edit

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crsd (Jun 17, 2011 at 1:38)

good reaction and effin outcome @ 4:40

flipside (Jun 17, 2011 at 1:59)

Soo do they ever get to the dirt jumps? i got bored 5 mins in.....

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Dusterr (Jun 17, 2011 at 12:47)

wear a helmet foooooooooooooools!

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Huxlarr (Aug 13, 2011 at 18:37)

Who gives 2 shits bout helmets look at the riding tup

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curto (Jun 17, 2011 at 18:51)

sickest edit ive seen in soooooooo long

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LiveOnTheEdge (Jun 17, 2011 at 20:38)

awesome tricks, but they should be wearing helmets

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piercey1992 (Jun 20, 2011 at 18:53)

Probably cos us aussies are bred tougher then all you fairies

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jason1234 (Jun 19, 2011 at 12:14)

these guys just bring it to a whole new level yo

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Dudus (Jun 19, 2011 at 7:24)

BMX riders without helmet = much fun when they crash

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flyingpig129 (Jun 17, 2011 at 2:56)

The man at the start looks like a man at the gas station in "Wrong Turn"

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stillmrg (Jul 1, 2011 at 16:15)

I love the end of the video.I did that a lot.

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JaseZ (Jun 17, 2011 at 1:42)

loving the BMX VOD! =D

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FreeRiderSL23 (Jun 17, 2011 at 7:56)

was also dissappointed to see no helmets at all!

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ShinDigz (Jun 13, 2011 at 23:39)

that is a awesome video!

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scottmillphotography (Jun 13, 2011 at 23:19)

Great video! Really enjoyed it!

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tzbmx (Jun 17, 2011 at 7:19)

what's the song at 2:20? that guitar

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RTMSoReaL (Jun 17, 2011 at 7:15)

great editting skillz.vod for sure! Wink

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stugryder (Jun 17, 2011 at 6:41)

Solid riding! Cant go against that, but common boys protect the head

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wuzupjosh (Jun 17, 2011 at 10:24)

holy crap that is frickin awesome

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sashamtbrider (Jun 17, 2011 at 9:20)

AWESOME! I enjoyed watching it lol too bad that guy broke his arm....

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stewartluxton (Jun 17, 2011 at 5:53)

shame about the lack of helmets, great vid!

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David8048 (Jun 14, 2011 at 3:02)

Shows how sweet the life of a pro is, sick vid!

bowers-dh (Jun 17, 2011 at 0:03)

Sickk!

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patto (Jun 17, 2011 at 6:39)

Freakin rad!

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Sput (Jun 17, 2011 at 3:03)

helmets? VOD?

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pokalface (Jun 18, 2011 at 0:58)

bmx with boxxing Big Grin

betsie Plus (Jun 18, 2011 at 1:16)

They box with a head protector on, but not when they ride.....

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slemans (Jun 17, 2011 at 9:11)

name of 2 song pls

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kconnor (Jun 17, 2011 at 0:03)

yo whats up number 5

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NMman (Jun 17, 2011 at 19:36)

Unit bmx is boss

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beso-boroken (Jun 18, 2011 at 1:01)

vod

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cruiser-racer848 (Jun 17, 2011 at 0:21)

...Suckin on a green stick. Great vid.loved it.

PhoS (Jun 17, 2011 at 15:44)

What is the green stick?

cruiser-racer848 (Jun 18, 2011 at 4:04)

The thing that was giving that guy the laughing gas.

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CarterloveDH (Jun 17, 2011 at 7:15)

that was a nice pod i want to do a road trip kinda like that

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slemans (Jun 17, 2011 at 10:34)

me too man

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CarterloveDH (Jun 20, 2011 at 8:59)

it sounds and looks so fun

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