World's First Special Flip..

Mar 31, 2011 at 7:25
by Karl Burkat  
Special Greg with a Special Flip at Nitro Circus. Must see!
The World's First Special Flip

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163 Comments
  • 35 0
 In Polish we have a beautiful formula that fits here perfectly: O JA PIERDOLE !
  • 14 0
 Ja takrze pierdole.
  • 9 0
 at 0:35 - if you miss the bike, you R gonna land on it.....Frown ...ouch
  • 18 99
flag mtblocos1 (Mar 31, 2011 at 8:25) (Below Threshold)
 bah, thats not the world's first.....i do that in my sleep all the time
  • 53 4
 Wanna see it on a 26! Will look much cooler!
  • 5 0
 coolllva mach!! dobre chipka!
  • 29 1
 Wasn't this landed by "Special Greg" in travis pastrana nitro circus at woodward a long time ago?
  • 3 0
 www.youtube.com/watch?v=mm5-vx6IIkY
There it is.
  • 1 0
 maxeponken ya, its the same person!!!
  • 2 0
 But this was way bigger
  • 2 1
 but he did it 2 years before this but on a smaller jump
  • 2 0
 ive all ways wanderd about that trick and there it is.
  • 10 1
 He didn't make the pedals back then...does that count?
  • 3 1
 JA PIERDOLĘ KURWA! SPECIAL FLIP \,,/ !!!!!!!
  • 1 0
 is kurwa the same as coollva? i only know how to say words not spell them haha
  • 8 0
 once you see the words "NITRO CIRCUS", you know its going to be something gnarly, awesome video btw Smile
  • 4 13
flag B-STOCK (Mar 31, 2011 at 14:35) (Below Threshold)
 i just creamed...
  • 4 2
 ^ GTFO
  • 1 0
 B-STOCK- I just laughed out loud.
  • 1 0
 RaleighVoid - similar, but instead of "L" (in the middle), you've got to say harsh "RRRR" Wink (I quess it's not easy for The English)
  • 1 0
 it comes out my mouth like cooerllddddvaa maarcch!!! im getting used to the rolling of the tongue.
  • 1 0
 yeh well i laugh so hard when you polski people try and say ttthhhh... comes out like arshur
  • 1 2
 balls the size of tanks....
  • 1 0
 when is this show back on tv?
  • 2 0
 It's not going to be, as Travis has explained multiple times they are currently working on a full-length 3D feature film, hitting theatres later this year I think.
  • 1 0
 OMFG!!! Eek

Edit: Wasn't that what the Torch was attempting on Fantastic-4? (and I know it's just a movie, not for real)
  • 1 0
 that is just rediculous, the level these guys are at is insane
  • 31 0
 I was expecting more challenged people
  • 5 10
flag Caliber38heavy (Mar 31, 2011 at 15:37) (Below Threshold)
 The headline is very misleading.
You could probably sue for mis-advertising!?!
  • 4 1
 was that in reference to america's ridiculous suing culture?
  • 1 0
 Of course it wasn't.............!!!!!!!!!!!
  • 14 0
 WHAT the hell is going on in the action sports world ?! First Double frontflip superman , kickflip , special flip , no handed cash roll , frontflip tailwhip to tuck no hander on bmxes , triple whip, windshield wiper, double frontie on mtb , 360 frontflip on fmx :O
  • 1 0
 It's called progression of action sports,todays top athletes are pushing the limits to a new level.
  • 4 0
 can you link me to that kick flip please?
  • 1 0
 i would like the link to
  • 3 0
 www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrTncaA_QWw&feature=player_embedded

found it :O
  • 6 0
 how can people moan and say it doesnt count. he rode away from doing a insane trick over a gap thats bigger than your average pinkbiker would hit and land normally let alone throw a trick over?
  • 9 1
 Sick, wish he landed it clean tho.
  • 2 0
 He rode it out i consider that landed...
  • 6 0
 Wow! That's IMMENSE!
  • 4 13
flag joshleb (Mar 31, 2011 at 8:35) (Below Threshold)
 Maaad, Love the crowd noises in an empty stadium!
  • 11 0
 fans are all on one side as is the camera (0.07 sec)
  • 1 0
 I remember him pulling this off in the nitro circus series was beast!!! Where did the series go though?it ended after the second series
  • 2 0
 They are not doing a third season for MTV, they are going to make a movie.
  • 5 0
 ...A 3D movie!!!
  • 2 2
 I've always imagined someone doing this trick, guess he beat me to it haha
  • 1 0
 They have been making movies for like 8 years. Alot of the stuff on the series has been from the movies just re-edited. I wish they were having a third season though.
  • 1 0
 saw Nitro Circus Live a days ago in Townsville, 2 shows after this show in Gosford. He did not land it here but it is still cool to see him attempt a trick like this, also from someone that is not a professional BMX rider
  • 1 0
 www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzd0hH2rqxk&feature=channel_video_title
trailer for the 3-D movie Big Grin
  • 2 0
 www.pinkbike.com/video/170299
Link to his practice a while ago!
Gotta be the trick of the year besides the no hander crash roll!
Look AWERSOME n sick if he started varialing the bike instead of himself now as well!
  • 2 2
 This is not his first time throwing this trick. He threw this in Nitro Circus season #2 at Woodward East on a resi-ramp. It was not as big or as clean but he did it. SO this is not the world's first "special flip". Sick trick though. Doubt anyone else will be throwing it for a while yet.
  • 5 0
 i think they have said it's the first on the basis he didnt land with his feet on the pedals at woodward wheras he technically rode out with one foot on this time not that i'm complaining about either its the fucking dogs danglies as a trick
  • 3 10
flag mayardmtbeames (Mar 31, 2011 at 10:41) (Below Threshold)
 it dont count, its not the first time its been done, nor is it landed, his foot is not on the pedal and hits the floor
  • 1 0
 I think we may be missing the point. We all know he has had this trick in the works for a long time. TravisP was even talking about like two years ago and how special greg is like a cat in the air. I saw him do it into the foam pit a long ass time ago. GUYS EITHER WAY.........THIS WAS BIIIIG!
  • 1 0
 he didnt land it ... therefore it cannot be the first ever! even if you ignore the other video of him doing it on the resi at woodward this is not landed
  • 1 0
 LOL Everyone knows by now that it isnt the first. And yes his foot wasnt on the pedal. My point was that is was biiiiig! Just take the clip for what it is. Dont even bother reading the false title.
  • 1 0
 yeah i agree its insane and a big jump but i just wanted to make it clear that first landed special flip is still up for grabs
  • 3 0
 I'm sure Montgomery will be pulling this in no time on a 26"
  • 2 0
 I used to think about this trick and wondering whether it is enforceable and however it is! - RESPECT
  • 1 0
 it was such a sick nite in wollongong. but its a shame cam mccaul didn't come out and sign stuff. i wanted to get my follow me dvd signed.
  • 1 0
 AMAZING! Beautifull! No words to describe, congratulations, you're the greatest! Is it fitting? hahaha no, no! More than beautiful! Wink
  • 7 6
 "special flip" was the best name they could come up with? Sick trick though.
  • 3 0
 in the game mtx mototrax it is called "gregs flip varial" Big Grin Smile
  • 17 0
 have you not seen nitro circus? the guy is called special greg, so its after him 'spose. Agreed, sick trick.
  • 2 1
 thank-you for educating me.
  • 1 0
 no problem my friend!
  • 2 0
 Sooo sick! Definitely a "must see".
Incredible. Drool
  • 1 2
 I don't wanna be a dick or anything but I stumbled upon a gif file like 3 or 4 months ago of some one else doing this trick in a skate park. If I find it again I'll post it on here.
  • 2 0
 that was special greg
  • 1 4
 This is not his first time throwing this trick. He threw this in Nitro Circus season #2 at Woodward East on a resi-ramp. It was not as big or as clean but he did it. SO this is not the world's first "special flip". Sick trick though. Doubt anyone else will be throwing it for a while yet.
  • 1 0
 specail greg has been trying to land this trick since like 2000. hes landed it alot into the foam pit. He also tried it on a dirtbike on mat hofman's tribute to evil kenvle.
  • 2 0
 VOD!!! becuase it is such a awesome trick
  • 1 0
 Wow. The stuff coming out on an almost weekly basis these days is mind-boggling. Thanks for posting!
  • 2 0
 OMG THAT WAS CRAZY SHITTTTT PEOPLE ARE GOWING CRAZY WHATS NEXT
  • 1 0
 Holy F*ck..! that's nuts... I love the look on his face when he lands it...
  • 3 0
 co za asy
  • 1 0
 Holy Moly!
(I wonder how long it will take for someone to bring this over to mtbs...)
  • 1 0
 no one beside greg has ever really tride it. so unless he does it probably a really long time.
  • 1 0
 I know! Smile
  • 2 1
 didnt he do that in Nitro ages in that BMX park?? pretty sure he did.. but it was a practice landing so probably didnt count
  • 2 0
 i swear that this trick is also in DH domination
  • 1 0
 That was ... I'm speechless. No words can describe how freakin awesome that is!
  • 1 0
 It is called electric death isn't it?It has been done on a dirtbike before.
  • 1 0
 SICK!! but wheres the cheering coming from the whole time with no people in the stadium???
  • 1 0
 SO SICK , Wondered if anyone would ever pull something like this, but not on a jump that size
  • 1 0
 you all know that the special flip was already on a episode of Nitro Circus like 2 years ago?
  • 1 0
 you are so right
  • 1 0
 Pfffft... can he do it in virgin utah over the canyon gap? Seriously though that was sick.
  • 1 0
 DAYUM! Sketchy landing! Epic trick fo' sho'
  • 1 0
 this is the next level!! so epic!
  • 1 0
 oh my God!!!!!!! It's amazing!
  • 1 0
 wait wait wait. isn`t that just a variation of a kangaroo flip?
  • 1 0
 why am i glad i have a youtube account!
  • 12 0
 How should we know?
  • 1 0
 special greg is awesome at life..
  • 1 0
 yeah ive got it on my fav check
  • 1 0
 hacker... no really though soo sick
  • 1 0
 OMG that is fecking awesome!!!
  • 1 0
 I miss nitro cirus, F*** you MTV.
  • 1 0
 i love nitro circus i cant wait for the 3d movie
  • 1 0
 a GoPro of that would be so so sick
  • 1 1
 thats not the world first i watcheed the nitro circus episode when he did that awesome trick though +D
  • 1 0
 POOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD =D
  • 1 1
 Of course special greg was the first one to do it you idiots. Why the hell do you thinks its called the "Special" flip.
  • 1 0
 Because everyone knows who special greg is. Why you so angry?
  • 1 0
 holy shiiiiiiiiiiiiiit awesome ha ha ha
  • 1 0
 common seriously, i might as well just quit biking now
  • 1 0
 awesome !!! MAD SKILL'S BITCHES !!!
  • 1 0
 thats so real its mindbottling :/ thats just insane...
  • 1 0
 Are you freaking kidding me??!!?
  • 1 0
 0:36 looks sick Razz looks like some fmx trick if u pause it
  • 1 0
 why the benches at the background is empty....
  • 1 0
 VVVVVOOOOOOOOOOOOODDDDDDDDDDDD.....SSSIIIICCCCCKKK
  • 1 0
 it's about time he landed that
  • 1 0
 Nut case nut case nut case haha love it Smile
  • 1 0
 This is one sick ares trick!
  • 1 0
 HARD CORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Smile
  • 1 0
 www.teamracingdh.wordpress.com
  • 1 0
 Tasty
  • 1 0
 That's immense!
  • 1 0
 think less play more
  • 1 0
 locoooooo!!!!!!!!
  • 1 0
 wow
  • 1 0
 amazing
  • 1 0
 OMG
  • 1 0
 what the glitch??!!
  • 1 0
 watta rider!
  • 1 0
 bravooooooooooooooo
  • 1 0
 that is sick wow
  • 1 0
 str8 nutty
  • 1 0
 omfg SERIOUS
  • 1 0
 fricken amazing !
  • 1 0
 that was mad!
  • 1 0
 he's a god. so epic
  • 1 0
 nice bail
  • 1 0
 HOLY SHIT!
  • 1 0
 AMAZING!
  • 1 0
 WHAT THE "F"
  • 1 0
 EPIC!
  • 1 0
 HOLYFUCK
  • 1 0
 sud teen
  • 1 0
 wow that is so amazing
  • 1 0
 My face just melted.
  • 1 0
 NIFTY
  • 1 0
 SICK SICK SICK!
  • 1 0
 nitro circus rules
  • 1 0
 HOLY SHIT
  • 1 0
 So sick
  • 1 0
 VOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • 1 0
 БАЯН
  • 1 1
 resi ramp + foot down.

But beside this, Holy Shit thats f*cking crazy.
  • 1 0
 That was insaaane !!
  • 1 0
 WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • 1 0
 holy shit!!
  • 1 1
 i taught him that
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