What a great little film. I never been to such an event, but you can feel how stressful it must be for the riders. It pretty much all consists of waiting, preparation, some more waiting, be nice to the fans and other people, and then it's time to ride. They have to deliver in a very small amount of time. So off you go, and suddenly: BOOM, it's all over when you crash. Just one mistake. Takes nerves of steel to be one of those guys - I wouldn't want to be one of them. Good luck Cam Zink and others, hope everyone makes it without any mayor injuries.
The shot of Zink covered in dirt, Soderstrom limping and the guys going nuts in the background sums up how think the line is between near death and glory.
My heart was beating as he dropped in despite knowing exactly what was coming.
This video has so much emotions inside... I knew about the crash but when he started his run i've been so excited that i forgot about it and almost started to cry when video became black & white...
His words after he landed on his arse.... I always wondered what went through his head.. I was stood ten feet away right next to the landing and the sound was horrific when he hit the dirt.
My heart sank I thought his back was done for. Couldn't believe it when he got up. Guys a boss. Good luck this year Cam buddy
When He crashed last year, that scared the crap out of me. I broke my back landing that same way during qualifiers in 07. Not a good feeling at all. Glad He was able to get up from that one.
Its all modern gladiatorism of our time everybody benefits, just that we dont feel their pain, except saying ouch.
Zink is the man, sends it BIIIIIIIIGGGG, somtimes crashes the hardest, greatfully survives all.
LEGEND, doesnt matter if not on podium.
At the end, you can almost feel the frustration and all the other emotions when he's looking at Genon. Such a competitor. I liked that video a ton. Another reason Cam will always be one of my favorites.
Holy shit the 3s off that Bud Light sender by Soder & the guy on the green bike were so huge. They look so big & smooth & floaty & just dropping forever. So what's with the big Cam Zink hard on all over this site? Cool video from sponsors showing the resultant loss from flips & 3s just not cutting it that day, but I'd rather see Semenuk or McCaul's day leading up to the finals. I'm sure Semenuk wouldn't want the camera's all up in his shit though.
My only faith's in the broken bones and bruises I display"
-Bruce Springsteen, The Wrester
credits @ 5:05