Video: Whip Off - Crankworx Les Deux Alpes

Jul 11, 2013
by Karl Burkat  
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  • 73 3
 Some of those guys are getting their bikes at 90 degree angles or even more. And then there's me over here getting my bike at a solid 2 degree angle... yeah..
  • 81 1
 I have a 90 degree whip too... only problem is I only have a 90 degree landing!!
  • 3 51
flag RodRamsey (Jul 11, 2013 at 9:14) (Below Threshold)
 You need to build the right jump and landing with enough hang time really not soo hard. This contest look like some 1986 throwbacks, did someone say tail whip hollar.
  • 4 3
 @Leo76, and a 90 degree crash? Big Grin
  • 7 2
 Lol are you joking rodramsey?
  • 8 57
flag RodRamsey (Jul 11, 2013 at 11:19) (Below Threshold)
 Not really but whatever floats your boat. Some people are easily impressed. I been to dew tours, animal jams seen balistic airs, quad whips, 4trick combos, these dh pros would crap their pants to be honest. There are 20"ers that would laugh real hard at contest like this. We used to do whips as warm up on bigger jumps on 20" about 18 years ago. Just keeping it real but enjoy the show.
  • 14 5
 Sry but tricks don't impress me. To be honest I don't even enjoy watching the slopestyle. But the steeze in these whips are cray.
  • 11 2
 But this contest isn't about throwing down the biggest trick or fastest run, it's about the biggest whip. Also, bmxers would most likely be pretty scared if they tried to ride a world cup level downhill track
  • 5 2
 @Joebohobo: Most bmxers would be scared of the prospect of pedalling.....(and by bmxers I mean the annoying ones who think cyclings stupid but bmx is epic)
  • 4 26
flag RodRamsey (Jul 11, 2013 at 16:04) (Below Threshold)
 You guys smoking bad crack or horribly misinformed. If you dont know check out some video from the posh bmx trails and road fools, see what real jumps look like. Bmxers launch turds all over your mtb heros. Sorry to shatter your reality bubble but feel free to get insulted. They hitting bigger jumps no suspension, so what doyou think happen when they get a squishy bike doing all the work? I have alot of respect for pro dhers but N please bmxers common bro they lauch lunatic shit everyday, deadman riding is what they call it. You crash you die! No charge for this eduction.
  • 5 3
 @RodRamsey, BMX isn't mountain biking and did you not see the last jump/drop at X games? I'd love to see a bmx rider even ride up to that.
  • 4 18
flag RodRamsey (Jul 11, 2013 at 16:50) (Below Threshold)
 Ya its been done on concrete bro, do some homework. Educate yourself on bmx because all these mtb pros coming from bmx. Here example numero uno

youtu.be/nWp5zOWUksw

listen to the man chase hawk himself tell you about moto whips and where that originated. Then watch him do it better and more casual on real jumps with no gloves, helmet, nothin. You guys have alot to learn. Maybe less 29erds and more 20" if you want to really fly. Some people happy on the ground or spectating so do your thing. BTW there were a whole group of bmx riders that would have destroyed that corse and outscored those runs. Scotty Cranmer alone could destroy the whole fmb series no suspension.
  • 8 5
 "bmxers launch turds all over your mtb heros" wait, what??
  • 10 5
 MTB sh*ts all over BMX, just saying.
  • 6 18
flag RodRamsey (Jul 11, 2013 at 17:47) (Below Threshold)
 It is an intetesting agument but I think if you really met a real mtb pro he would tell you his skills all developed from riding bmx. Every trick mtb and moto x has been jacked off from bmx. Slopestyle is mtb kids acting like bmxers. You guys in way too deep lol. DH is all technology and mental tactics. Bmx is all that without the technology-suspension and still these bmx pros manage to out perform any mtb slope whatever. I seen bullshit street rides with bmx riders throwing down harder than any mtb rider. No cameras no helmet no bullshit. Bmx the real raw riders. Mtb is fun and guess what I been doing both for gazillion years. Have also seen bmx riders pickup a dh bike and blaze the shit off a mountain in two seconds. If you a bad mofo on a bike doesnt matter what size wheel or anything.
  • 15 2
 i don't really know if you're arguing with yourself or what exactly your trying to say, but i think all of us here can agree that your opinion doesn't really matter.
  • 3 15
flag RodRamsey (Jul 11, 2013 at 18:13) (Below Threshold)
 It matters to you because you mentioning it and getting all sensative haaaaa.

Let me make a real simple comparison for you so even the most close minded noob mtb rider will understand.

Match Sam Pilgrim. Vs Scotty Cranmer- any track anywhere anything any size whatever. Who do you think winning that showdown honestly? Yea right

Here another one lets say your hero Semmenuk VS Dennis Enrson any track any slope any drop whatever, who wins. Yea your mtb guys are badass but they get smoked by these two bmxers I mentioned on any track. You dont understand these bmxers have super human powers. The slope stylists just trying desperately to emulate what they see the big boys of bmx doing. They badass riders in fmb tour but bmx on a whole diff level mtb cant f*ck with at all. They keep progressing every minute with the same bike. Mtb guys have scientists and data queers here try this slope style bike haaaaaaa gethafugouttahee.
  • 9 2
 you're logic is outstanding. feel free to reply with another essay if you see fit.
  • 3 17
flag RodRamsey (Jul 11, 2013 at 19:06) (Below Threshold)
 Ok hows this one, I have done runs with Gwin, Sam Hill, Steve Peat, I rode street with adam hauk, jeff lynowski, lars tribus and the list goes on and on. I smoked the whole Norco team at Mt Creek. Have also rode with the animal crew, the scavenger crew, Scotty Cranmer, Ryan Guetler. Have you rode with anyone like that? Didnt think so. It was all very impressive and great experience for me but the bmx crews outshined the mtb riders far and beyond. Its not even comparable. The mtb guys go big and do their thing. The bmx guys go just as big on no suspension on concrete and throw 4 trick combos. I can go on for days explain this to you so feel free to keep getting insulted. Loving it haaaaaaaa
  • 7 3
 alright bud. I like how you just assume the answer is no. I've ridden with all the bmx riders you just listed at woodward except the skavenger team. I've ridden bmx for over ten years, ridden dh for two. You didn't smoke the Norco team. You sound like you could be one of those a*sholes who rides a Brooklyn there that likes to sit on the phantom drop and talk shit about everyone though. Do you ride one?
  • 3 15
flag RodRamsey (Jul 11, 2013 at 19:34) (Below Threshold)
 Actually I own 4 mtbs and one 20" and one cruiser 24" if you want to look down my pants thats going to cost you. The closest you going to get to bmx style is adam hauk and aron chase, maybe lynowski. I rode with all three at the banks, in the street, central park, Mt Creek, Plattekill. Those guys do it big but if you have rode with real ass bmx crews like I have you would understand certain things are not possible on an mtb. The bmx guys blaze you in two seconds. Dont even understand how they boost soo high or do the combos. Thats really what sets them appart. Mtb guys do a trick. Bmx doing 3,4,5 tricks on same jump, and going faster+bigger. I a witness to many a street throwdown you newjacks dont know who you dealing with. Its all good everyone freeriding-how you see the corse. Adam Hauk is a real badass and he up there with alot of the bmx cats. The big name pro bmxers would blow his doors off, keepin real.
  • 9 2
 ok, the fact that you brought looking down your pants into this bothers me. I'm done here.
  • 3 12
flag RodRamsey (Jul 11, 2013 at 19:46) (Below Threshold)
 Ya run away tender foot. Wait Creek lool phantom drop thats that bichazz drop, honestly I fall asleep riding Creek, that spot is laim. I more into the rough stuff. You can see me at Plattekill Mountain any weekend. Norco team was at Creek 5 years ago when it used to have a good flow. They dont flow like me because thats my backyard. I know every rock on the mountain, they first time there. Sure they going to beat me in a race but freeriding on my terrain, now your in my domain. Results could be in my favor given the thousands of hours I have over them at that spot.
  • 5 3
 keep it real on that brooklyn on phantom.
  • 3 10
flag RodRamsey (Jul 11, 2013 at 20:03) (Below Threshold)
 You have problems in brooklyn? I could help you out. My arm is real long. Your on your own at Creek, enjoy the big dropies haaaaa and sitting down at the little house. They have bullshit drops, I hit those on my 20". Come to Plattekill if you want to ride with me. See if you can hang, what you got bro?
  • 4 2
 at Platty? i won the last pro GRT there in cat 1. its got shale and rocks and stuff. its cool.
  • 3 10
flag RodRamsey (Jul 11, 2013 at 20:18) (Below Threshold)
 Ya that corse sucked but congrats if you won something. I not really a racer boy so you going to have to see the real Plattekill if your riding with me. I think you might have missed couple hundred drops while practicing for the race. I give you the real tour.
  • 6 3
 Rodramsey what tricks can you do on a bmx bike? What about a 26? Do you have any tangible Dh results?
  • 15 2
 Hahaha RodRamsey you are a stain. I dare you to get Matt Walker or Cam johnson to have whip off with your bmx heroes. It'll be funny to watch them going bigger on their 16 kg DH rigs than those tiny 10kg Bmxs. Saying BMX is better because they can pull bigger combos is retarded. I can flat three a bmx but not a slopestyle bike. Everything on a bmx is just easier. Btw doing whips without a helmet does not make you cooler it makes you more of a stain. And don't ever claim mx guys are copying bmx guys. Thats just retarded. BMX stands for bicycle motocross. Mx riders have been attempting what bmxers are doing now for years. It's just harder on a dirt bike. Lastly you look like you have no skill on a bike whatsoever in your photos so unless you miraculously got way better than when they were taken i think you should shutup about how good you are.
  • 2 13
flag RodRamsey (Jul 11, 2013 at 21:03) (Below Threshold)
 I'm a spinner not a flipper in the skatepark. Dirtjumping I do a race style from my bmx racing background but we used to do that trick game like they did on here recently. Pull the trick or you out. I usually make it pretty far, decent amount of tricks but my friends all pro bmxers so they always win. I been bouncing off the walls on any size bike for about 25 years. Raced road, xc,bmx,dh,shot huge canons you name it I try every ride at the park. Tangable dh results haaaa ya I smoke the biggest spliff on the other mountain while race going on. Then hit the biggest chunkiest lines available. I'm a freerider, racing is what I did as a kid. Now would rather ride whatever trail I want. Dont worry you going to see me, might have already rode with me and not even know it. I get around east west south ct ma I got fam everywhere.
  • 10 2
 I'll meet you at the top of Slayer in Whistler. You bring your BMX and no helmet. Good luck.
  • 2 12
flag RodRamsey (Jul 11, 2013 at 21:17) (Below Threshold)
 Who said those were my photos bloke. Slow your roll wankitude before you catch a big adjustment. You naming names blowing real hard, think your mummy better wash them stains. Tea anyone??????
  • 2 9
flag RodRamsey (Jul 11, 2013 at 21:29) (Below Threshold)
 I'll see you at owlshead with your dh bike sitting down in the bleechers.
  • 2 10
flag RodRamsey (Jul 11, 2013 at 22:08) (Below Threshold)
 You guys put the pink in pinkbike. What a good example of why not to get into mtb and ride with snotty little baby bottoms. I spank your bottoms again latter bichez. Get it spank like the bichazz spank mtb parts. Yoo son get some neon purple bars on that pizzashit mtb you riding. Hating on bmx OOooo big mistake boys. Like I said the arms real long. Hating on brooklyn could get you in deep trouble. I'll try an help you out haaaaaaaaaaaaa.
  • 3 2
 dude, let it go.
  • 5 1
 wait, pizzashit?
  • 1 9
flag RodRamsey (Jul 11, 2013 at 22:26) (Below Threshold)
 Ya dont worry I always let it go. Pizzashit means peace o shit. I have people in ct that can help you out. Looks like 25-30 mins at the most.
  • 2 0
 Peace o shit?
  • 5 0
 i dont need help with anything, you've been telling me you'll help me out, i don't need it. I feel like your not completely processing what I'm saying. Take it easy on the spliffs brotha.
  • 6 0
 My 3 trick combo: whip, ET then land without falling.. Does that count?
  • 5 0
 @RodRamsey are you like rapping or something cos if you are I'm sorry but you're making a fool of yourself. Please just slow down with your shovel and climb out of the hole you've dug.
  • 2 1
 someone forgot to take their meds, LOL!
  • 3 0
 @RodRamsey, I think it would be best if you just piped down and went to ride with all your 'pro' bmx friends. Wink
  • 6 0
 Out of interest how long was it before 'gwin, hill and peat' were completley out of your sight when you rode with them? Just that if u can keep up with three of the most dominant people mountain biking has ever seen your probably long overdue a world champs jersey. Stop talkin shit about mtb on an mtb website. Unless you just enjoy trolling and threatening people half way round the world to show how 'hard' you are. Oh and continue with the no helmet ethos. You might just do the world a favour. 'Ooooo look at me i can out drop bender on my bmx'. Wanker
  • 3 0
 @RodRamsey show us your shit bud. With a resume like yours you must have something we can have a look at. send us the link.
  • 7 0
 Rodramsey, it's obvious you're either stupid or just trolling, but any point you think you have is null by the fact that the moto whip contest is a part of the X-Games. Moto guys go f*cking massive, the world record is almost 4 times the size of the world record on a bmx. Moto sucks at vert terribly, not designed for it, and still has the world record for a quarter pipe, not your pussy ass bmx. Bmx can't even hope to compete with moto. "Whoa this guy just got 30' of air!!", yeah, kids on 80's do that on dirt bikes.

The whip is a staple of riding and that will never change. It doesn't look good on a bmx because those baby bikes are so tiny it takes only a thought to move them around, but when you take something like a dirt bike or a downhill bike that is capable of handling the toughest terrain out there and move it around in the air it looks amazing and takes alot of skill.

Bmx bikes are for kids. They're easily thrown around and they are completely incapable of handling true to life terrain in the dirt. Real riding entails speed and going over natural terrain, not going to some fancy little concrete or wood park made perfectly smooth so children can play on it with their baby bikes. Take a bmx down a dh trail or hit a natural 60' gap through the trees on a bmx bike, then we'll talk. Hell, ride ANYTHING natural on a bmx bike, then we'll talk. While you girly kids are grooming runs to make them smoother, we're building rock gardens to make our runs even rougher than mother nature.

But it's ok, wearing girl pants, riding child sized bikes, and being the most feminine athletes in the world isn't for everyone, you guys certainly have a role to fill.
  • 1 7
flag RodRamsey (Jul 12, 2013 at 8:16) (Below Threshold)
 I send a link right up your ass, hold on its coming. You guys real tight, must have hurt a few sensative feelings or something. Yo I from brooklyn I tell like it is and grew up riding with pro bmxers as my best friends. Thats enough this isnt full discloser so button up go ride hit trick do your shit and keep it moving. If a few comments about bmx riders can hurt you soo deeply what does that say about you twinkle toes? As far as riding dh with those guys they were practicing for a race at my spot so I had home field advantage. Not saying I in their league but yea we did full runs believe that or not dont really matter either way.
  • 9 0
 Everyone, go eat a Snickers... Wink
  • 1 9
flag RodRamsey (Jul 12, 2013 at 9:51) (Below Threshold)
 Ya I hear you bro. Who would have thought pinkbike full of soo many bmx haters. What is slope style? Bmx tricks on a mountain bike. Hello work with me here. The connection is undeniable bmx paved the way for everything you see on this site. Spending too much time pedalling uphill, when you come down check me out. We go for a street ride.
  • 6 0
 Rodramsey. Just stop. theres no bmx haters. You insulted downhillers by saying this event was like a 1986 throwback, then try to convince everybody you're right. What do you expect....idiot.
  • 3 0
 And saying "some people are easily impressed" is even worse.
  • 1 9
flag RodRamsey (Jul 12, 2013 at 11:58) (Below Threshold)
 The diff is I give it to you strait like it or love it bichazz little turds. You cant handle the truth so lashing out with wicked keyboard moves. You go boi. Maybe your perspective is too effeminate to understand my philosophy.
  • 1 0
 Haha. Umad?
  • 1 9
flag RodRamsey (Jul 12, 2013 at 12:11) (Below Threshold)
 How was that nac from brendog yo. Mad props I never saw one of those.
  • 2 0
 That was an entertaining comment thread. By the way, BMX and downhill aren't the same sport.
  • 6 0
 ''RodRamsey'' I cringed so hard reading your comments, which took a while due to the fucking terrible grammar and overall spelling. Don't compare DH to BMX you clown. That's a lowballing move and it never works because they are fucking worlds apart in terms of difference. Silly retarded street rider. Nobody cares if you rode with Skavenger, stop talking shit on Slopestyle on a Down fucking Hill link. This is the whip offs, not the actual slopestyle event, so go talk shit to those guys you narrow minded fuck. P.s Those Slopestyle fans will relentlessly rip the piss out of you.
  • 4 0
 "Boy, that escalated quickly. I mean that really got out of hand fast!" - Ron Burgundy.
  • 6 1
 "My F1 can beat your monster truck in a drag race"

The equivilant of this conversation
  • 8 1
 I use to ride BMX then I got some hair on my nuts and started racing DH, never looked back.
  • 6 1
 I used to ride BMX and then I turned 13 and realized MTB's were way better.
  • 3 0
 Because sharp granite greasy roots are ssssooooooo much safer than concrete......
  • 3 1
 Except going "fast" at a skate park is like 20 mph and DH'ers go 3 or 4 times that fast down the side of a mountain, over rocks, roots, and through trees. I'm sorry but BMX is for little kids.
  • 3 1
 Yeah people go fast in DH, but 80 mph? Hell no
  • 1 1
 Maybe 80-90 kph. But definately not mph.
  • 5 0
 RodRamsey is the new Protour. Except Protour throws out random bits of brilliance, RodRamsey is just a douche.
  • 2 0
 Ahaa yeah, I want Protour back Frown
  • 2 0
 But your from Brooklyn son! Surley the only rocks near you are gettin smoked.....
  • 1 0
 downhilladdict, the world record on a downhill bike is well over 100 mph and the faster tracks on the WC have guys going over 60 mph. There was a video on here awhile ago where they attached a speedometer to the racers and they all went over 60 mph.

DH in Brooklyn? Right... I think you need "hills" first...

Hey, if a bmx'er is from Brooklyn, does he have to steal his girl pants from random women's clothing stores?
  • 1 0
 Isn't the world record on snow? And I'm pretty sure the riders were clocking in at around 80-90 at the speed trap at pietermaritzburg on the fastest part. Was there a faster track I don't know of?
  • 1 0
 Yeah the fastest was on snow and it was like 220 kph. Fastest on the dirt was 170 or 180 kph. And I assume you're right about Pietermaritsburg, I honestly can't even remember which track I was watching where they had the speedometers hooked up.
  • 1 0
 I dont know about 80, but I remember something about Marc Beaumont hitting 73kph and being one of the fastest
  • 70 6
 That was insane... Brendawg should've won though.
  • 6 2
 Agreed.
  • 20 2
 Brendan was good but excluding the nac whip alot of other people were going bigger and smoother. In xgames best whip they dont even count nac whips.Cam johnson bryn dickerson and the other kiwis owned it.
  • 90 1
 i liked the part when that guy did a whip
  • 9 0
 Yeah he rode a bike too, he was cool
  • 21 2
 oh yes i know i am a huge fan of bike
  • 5 37
flag intenserider7 (Jul 10, 2013 at 22:06) (Below Threshold)
 Norbs got robbed
  • 21 7
 No, just no. Not original, not creative, just makes you look like a prop seeking idiot
  • 3 14
flag garrss (Jul 10, 2013 at 22:10) (Below Threshold)
 well that was a fair(clough) win then....
  • 3 5
 Yeah his beasty nac was enough to win it
  • 19 2
 Buddy on the pivot made me cream my pants
  • 20 0
 save it for the craigslist personals broski
  • 4 1
 Dude at 2:07....... Well let's just say I wish I had a diaper on.
  • 15 3
 Kerr was way past 90. How did that other guy win?
Damn UCI!
  • 8 2
 Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe CrankWorx is not a UCI event.
  • 5 1
 Sarcasm lost on reader...
  • 13 4
 Brendog got robbed!
  • 1 0
 If this trends more than ''Norbs got robbed'' I will be 100% happy.
  • 6 0
 Watch guys do massively insane whips whilst headbangin to guns and roses?? Count me in!! tup
  • 7 0
 Needed more Ian Morrison to scrub whip the 2 from it's place.
  • 6 0
 G'n'R and whips. Evening has been perfected.
  • 7 1
 Whip off should become a own olympic discipline. Whip off for olympia!!!
  • 4 0
 that dude on the Pivot in the blue and the dude on the Yeti with the neon green T were ridiculous awesome.
  • 2 0
 1:15 was crazy! awesome riding, scenery and song choice. best video I've seen in a while, I'm fired up to ride this weekend!!
  • 3 0
 Watching whips, listening to Slash tearing it up on his Les Paul? Utlimate combo!
  • 4 0
 dang C J
  • 2 0
 I would have to disagree with the judging just by the video. at 44sec #47 i think took it, but it is a close call.
  • 5 1
 Kerr got robbed
  • 2 0
 Look up youtube moto x whips. This isn't even close. Come at me with your negs.
  • 4 2
 Brendog is worthy of winning all whip offs...
  • 3 1
 I'd give my left nut to nac whip like fairclough
  • 12 0
 Get out and practise, there is a moderate chance you'll lose your left nut trying, but totally worth it!
  • 2 0
 wouldnt mind seeing some of the footage from that helicopter camera thing
  • 3 0
 yeah, it got pretty close to those whipz. One day someone might actually... Now that would be a winner! (Sorry pilot, I know they are pricy)
  • 2 0
 what are you waiting for! edit that shit together man!
  • 2 1
 brendawg did top moto whip... tht should count for whip contest, IT´s A WHIP!!
  • 2 0
 First video where I knew the song in the first 0.1 seconds...
  • 2 0
 That guy crushed that superman, so intense.
  • 2 0
 Sick
  • 1 0
 That was incredible loving the slow-mo
  • 1 0
 where's the crowd? that's not a crankworx...
  • 1 0
 Id love to session that Jump all day
  • 1 0
 That superman.....just tooker down deep like a boss.
  • 1 0
 Could watch that all day! Whipit!!
  • 1 0
 saving that superman might be the most impressive..
  • 1 1
 Great video! Good to see Cam smashing it. GNR makes me want to cut my wrists though.
  • 2 0
 you wont do it.
  • 1 0
 Last weekend i got my whips down check out my profile for a pic!
  • 1 0
 i was waiting for someone to hit that drone, man it looked really close
  • 1 0
 Whistler whip off beats this hands down!!
  • 3 2
 That nac whip was jaw dropping!! Brendawg FTW
  • 1 0
 guns and roses huh.. nice.. haha
  • 1 0
 At best I'd be the guy at 1:02. Hoooold ooonnn. Whew! Landed it.
  • 1 0
 Brendawgs nac! He was robbed. Technically that was like 90 degrees!
  • 1 0
 Want to see Brendan win this, his style is just Ridoncilous!
  • 1 0
 Wish I could whip! Got a bit of work me thinks
  • 1 0
 Holy crap those boys are insane! If only I could learn to whip like that!
  • 1 0
 rod ramsey is a deluded bmx bumming cunt.
  • 1 0
 big ass whips right there
  • 1 0
 @ 1:05 Just chillin
  • 1 1
 Did somebody invite Danny Hart?
  • 2 2
 brendog killed it in slow-mo
  • 1 2
 Interesting song choice but I thought it worked surprisingly well! Great to see some killer whips
  • 1 0
 No flip attempt ?
  • 1 1
 that'd be cool if semenuk was here
  • 1 1
 A great edit ruined with GnR.
  • 1 0
 Brendog!!!
  • 1 3
 Riggged! Dood won cuz he was on a specialized! Nac-whip was the best by far...his gear...priceless.
  • 1 1
 Brendawg for the win!
  • 1 1
 norbs got robbed...
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