Fail of the Month - January by evocsports

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KCarruthers (Jan 31, 2015 at 23:59)

The one pinkbike contest I hope I never win.

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panchocampbell (Feb 1, 2015 at 5:27)

nor get podium!!!

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OMGBBQ (Feb 1, 2015 at 11:16)

I have won this contest countless times.....never any video of it though. Just a lot of evidence.

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BullseyeXer (Feb 1, 2015 at 11:54)

number 4 and 5 was the worst crashes i have seen xD
and number 3 is just a video showing you how to learn to build jumps in the hard way hahaha

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si618 (Feb 1, 2015 at 19:34)

@OMGBBQ Know the feeling! Been off my bikes for the last two weeks after an OTB into a tree (upside down, so lower back took the hit), also landed on the top my head so probably would've destroyed my gopro.

So on one hand I'm glad I only had to fork out for a new helmet and some physio, but on the other hand I have no evidence other than, according to my girl, a lower back that looks like it's 3 months pregnant ;-)

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KyleIsaman (Feb 4, 2015 at 18:16)

I almost won back in april, a free bag just because you biffed it? not too shabby.

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Spykr (Feb 1, 2015 at 0:13)

#3 was clearly a new test developed to examine front-impact strength of bicycle frames as well as the resilience of the human ribcage when exposed to a high speed impact with a chunk of aluminum. It's very efficient.

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shom1 (Feb 1, 2015 at 0:18)

#1 why do people still film vertically? Its so annoying

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Gnarboy (Feb 1, 2015 at 8:07)

youtu.be/AqHZJe6306k

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HpSauce (Feb 1, 2015 at 10:14)

#1 should not win simply because it's filled vertical, with a potato.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bt9zSfinwFA

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ecologist (Feb 1, 2015 at 12:41)

dunno...I tend to think it's kind of appropriate for a "fail" video. Double fail.

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TheLongMan (Feb 1, 2015 at 2:09)

#5 was definitely the baddest. #4was close. But #5....man!!! He landen on his face and chest from like 3rd floor at high speed! I hope the ground was softer than it looked!

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mickwander (Feb 1, 2015 at 8:43)

it's Wales, really nice, soft and puffy ground, no pain at all.... LMAO!

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ScottStedman (Feb 1, 2015 at 0:04)

sweet jesus, #3 knocked the wind out of me from my computer.

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kdstones (Feb 1, 2015 at 6:46)

It knocked the wind out of my computer...

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pancakeflatted (Feb 1, 2015 at 9:56)

It knocked a mighty wind out of my pants.

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Norski (Feb 1, 2015 at 0:08)

Im going for number 5...."you alright ?" didn't really capture the drama of the moment.

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teggg (Feb 1, 2015 at 9:24)

I was so disappointed with myself that I didn't capture the actual carnage better.

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Norski (Feb 1, 2015 at 12:32)

I saw enough, anymore and we'd be on an x-rated site. Is he ok?

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legomyego1010 (Feb 1, 2015 at 14:48)

@teggg What happened to him? Was he okay?

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teggg (Feb 2, 2015 at 5:11)

6 stitches in the leg and a stiff neck.

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robiow (Feb 2, 2015 at 5:33)

Is the dude a hulk or something that crash was nasty

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josh-224 (Feb 4, 2015 at 10:30)

I was more just gutted I didn't land it!! I had been waiting months to hit that because of work commitments and stuff getting in the way.

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giap00 (Feb 1, 2015 at 0:50)

#2 i the one that shows the most pain of a crash and he says hes ok but then he realized he had a massive sratch on his back and leg and a f*cked up knee and probably a broken helmet and never listen to a kid that says go for it joel

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ajh4446 (Feb 1, 2015 at 5:06)

He also said he was fine before he stopped moving. Based on this alone, #2 should win.

#4 had me laughing for about an hour though

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Speeder123 (Jan 31, 2015 at 23:58)

Can't see how the winner impress me...

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gcmartini (Feb 1, 2015 at 5:06)

Sheer size of the jump. For a guy that doesn't really look like a jumper, seems like he just did it for the f*ck of it which they respected. Just my thoughts.

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rzhaaang (Feb 2, 2015 at 6:56)

DAVIE DAVIE DAVIE DAVIE

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cragus-t (Feb 1, 2015 at 2:01)

#3 for the pure comedy value

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wingguy (Feb 1, 2015 at 10:30)

#3 for the pure optimism :p

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finchhouse (Feb 1, 2015 at 4:50)

I'm thinking number #5.

'f*ck, y'alright?' I'm thinking the answer to might be, 'f*ck, negative.'

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Sooczek (Feb 1, 2015 at 10:54)

check it out

www.pinkbike.com/video/386702

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WasatchEnduro (Feb 1, 2015 at 15:04)

Awesome! Love those clean snaps!

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rakeothon (Feb 1, 2015 at 4:48)

#3 best defines "fail".

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davidsimons (Feb 1, 2015 at 1:53)

They are all good, make my old-man wipe outs (read; slow falls, gently sliding to a stop with a "Ooomph", in a dustcloud, emitting noises not even I knew I could) look tame. Well, they are...

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orangealot (Feb 1, 2015 at 5:02)

#1 for sure. When your front flip trick don't come out like you want it, at least finish it with a superman-face first trick. And when all goes wrong, split your ride in two.

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marleh (Feb 1, 2015 at 23:07)

And what makes it even better is in the first one you can just see the edge of an airbag

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Athey76 (Feb 1, 2015 at 11:08)

#4 looks like strong potential for broken legs.
#5 delivers high odds of broken neck.

#5 takes it. I really hope both guys were ok - either is a massive & horrible crash

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medievalbiking (Jan 31, 2015 at 23:59)

#3 everyone has had that one time they managed to misjudge the speed for a gap unbelievably badly. My own was going 20ft on a 40 footer.Stacked the case p
pad.

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riggadon (Feb 1, 2015 at 1:15)

I'm surprised to say that i have ridden at both the #3 and #4 locations. #3 is a creek in my home town, and #4 is the Gypsy trail at Northstar. I crashed on the same jump last summer! Went right over the bars. Gonna get it right next season

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dancingwhale (Feb 1, 2015 at 10:15)

Where is the jump in davis? I'm curious, now I want to go hit it.

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riggadon (Feb 1, 2015 at 10:28)

All I remember is that it's by a farm somewhere in north Davis. Sorry not much help, it was so long ago! The same creek has some massive BMX jumps too, though it may be gone now

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dancingwhale (Feb 1, 2015 at 12:09)

Hmmm. Its cool! Thanks for the help

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ogdhnut (Feb 1, 2015 at 7:25)

5 of the heaviest front tires ever made.

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Coyotecrash (Feb 1, 2015 at 7:29)

#1 for:
- 2 crashes for the price of one
- clean dive on the 1st one
- surgical snap of the frame
Back-up as #5. Steel balls or chipmunk sized brain? Up for debate

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dirtchurner (Feb 1, 2015 at 17:39)

success and failure in extreme sports is a tight wire line, the fear of falling off or the triumph of making it. It is part of the lure that draws the human spirit to try!

The wise and philosophic however have it better defined. "Bravery and stupidity is often a fine line, blurred by those doing and and not those watching".

My scars, pins and arthritus has me obviously not defined as wise but probably more time than not called.....

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stretchza (Feb 1, 2015 at 1:43)

the chap leaving his bike poking into the trail in #3 didnt help the poor dude...it distracted him.....but he still didnt have the speed

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nordland071285 (Feb 1, 2015 at 4:22)

wales certainly had a chance of winning this month, that was savage!

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DrPete (Feb 1, 2015 at 12:14)

Simply because #3 shows the entire horrible event better than 5, I think that one takes it. I still can't figure out what exactly happened in 4.

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Asmaen (Feb 1, 2015 at 0:42)

#3 because I see a big potential

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OrangeMTB (Feb 1, 2015 at 5:12)

The post crash commentary on #5 wins it for me!

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beatjumper (Feb 1, 2015 at 11:39)

That "I'm fine" was so casual that I was like who the f*ck said that?

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elikat715 (Feb 1, 2015 at 12:39)

#4 I was there when he crashed. It was gnarly

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LukasMTB (Feb 1, 2015 at 12:54)

Number 3 provided the laughs but 4 and 5 provided the "oh shits"

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GingerKID65 (Feb 1, 2015 at 0:01)

#4 he wanted to boost, bike wanted to scrub

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lance2012 (Feb 1, 2015 at 0:32)

5 all day long, with 4 close

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Crisskan FL (Feb 1, 2015 at 4:23)

I put my vote on #5, that high speed crash man.. aouch!

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digthehills (Feb 1, 2015 at 7:40)

number 2 "IM FINE" thats not something that I usually say when I hit the deck

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sendinit (Feb 1, 2015 at 20:08)

Fine was relative haha

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digthehills (Feb 2, 2015 at 9:33)

Were you fine in the end or were you just being macho?

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sendinit (Feb 3, 2015 at 20:42)

Well I was fine compared to other crashes I've had (broken bones) but it still hurt, nothing serious

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SithBike (Feb 1, 2015 at 12:02)

All of them are winner quality this month.

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clayboy223 (Feb 1, 2015 at 5:23)

#5, gnarly.

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sipma02 (Feb 1, 2015 at 7:46)

Im growing to like these. Short but oh so sweet..

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linkogle (Feb 1, 2015 at 21:58)

Where are those trails from the grass Valley video. North star?

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elikat715 (Feb 4, 2015 at 6:39)

It's gypsy at northstar

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MrDuck (Feb 1, 2015 at 0:25)

#4 and #5 look like something I'd really wish upon noone.

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Okraz (Feb 1, 2015 at 7:40)

#3 had me laughing

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SparkyPete (Feb 1, 2015 at 8:38)

#3 is my vote.. #1 was pretty hilarious as well though

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ParkerJonesmtb (Feb 1, 2015 at 9:32)

#5 that looks like he may have broken something

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Mavrey (Feb 1, 2015 at 9:34)

#1 funnest crash and his friends laugh! THEN, that bike snap, seriously gnarly.

#2 just because he "thinks" hes alright

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Aengis (Feb 2, 2015 at 7:36)

#4 - All the times I've ridden Northstar, I always wanted to see someone take the middle jump. I guess I never will get to see how its done.

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nielspernoux (Feb 1, 2015 at 1:27)

#5 That was gnarly !!

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pixel-by-flo (Feb 1, 2015 at 12:40)

#2 would not have happened with 29" wheels ;-)

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RileyMcLay (Feb 1, 2015 at 0:37)

#1 for sure, get two for the price of one

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Thinnumor (Feb 1, 2015 at 5:33)

#1 makes me laugh so much

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rockyflowtbay (Feb 1, 2015 at 5:52)

#4 for the win...

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cains08 (Feb 1, 2015 at 9:32)

#3 is a true fail.

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Frankie4fingers (Feb 1, 2015 at 10:00)

#3 got skills!!!!

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giustino (Feb 1, 2015 at 10:10)

wtf happened on #4????????????

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elliottglynn (Feb 1, 2015 at 10:34)

You think youre funny dont you. Look around, i cant see anyone having a giggle

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Foxy77 (Feb 1, 2015 at 12:39)

#4 was the best because of the huge height he fell from, it was insane!

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Dorinfarley (Feb 1, 2015 at 13:47)

#1 soley for the riders friend laugh his ass off as the rider belly flops onto the ground

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Carloso (Feb 3, 2015 at 17:56)

No no no he's not right

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bisiu92 (Feb 8, 2015 at 2:37)

#3 i vote !! the most funny !!!

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Tar895 (Feb 1, 2015 at 8:27)

44444444

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nongio (Feb 1, 2015 at 9:23)

#5 for sure!

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bigman99 (Feb 1, 2015 at 22:16)

in #1 my frame didnt snap it was my fork lol good times

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grahmey (Feb 1, 2015 at 5:27)

#2 the one for me .

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jackelope (Feb 1, 2015 at 11:19)

#1. extra points for the formation on that dive.

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Coolwinner05 (Feb 1, 2015 at 13:01)

#5 all the way...That must've hurt

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gavinmclean (Feb 1, 2015 at 15:59)

#5

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keadyboy (Feb 2, 2015 at 5:31)

#5 for sure!

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CHALLYBERT (Feb 3, 2015 at 11:07)

#5 for sure.

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Gfromars (Feb 7, 2015 at 10:32)

#3

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Red-Rims525 (Feb 1, 2015 at 8:24)

#2 "I'm fine"

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rhys675 (Feb 2, 2015 at 9:25)

#1 cos its funny