Gilman Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 (edited) Here is a video of me riding.this is a link to OTN where the video is.http://www.observedtrials.net/vb/showthread.php?t=38521Please check it out and let me know what you think.Also a high quality download - http://rapidshare.com/files/154752109/Blin...Trials.avi.html--EDIT--Here is a new U Tube link. Very high quality on there and is running perfectly smooth now. Edited October 17, 2008 by Gilman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishy Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 Wow, that is amazing to say the least. Definitely got more balls than I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimpanzyyyy Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 here is my story...I am a 'blind' trials rider. I have been riding for 6 years. In the spring of 2004 I noticed that I was having some difficulty seeing, so I went to the doctor and they told me that I had some diabetes related complications and I would need surgery. ooh yeah I forgot to mention that I was a diabetic. So anyway I have had about 22 eye surgeries in the past 4 years.My retina in both eyes have detached. In my left eye my retina was repaired but it didn't give me any vision back in that eye. In my right eye I had a small detachment of the retina, but luckly it was repaired and it gave me about 70% vision.The doctor decided to put a silcone oil in my right eye to prevent blood vessels from growing where they shouldn't be growing. With the oil in my eye it is like looking through a bottle of olive oil. Not only is the oil there but I have a milky/cloudyness on my cornia which is also blocking vision. If that was not enough I also have some fibers growing on the lens of my eye, also in the right. All of this is blocking my vision.The doctor says that we might go back in for another surgery to clean up the fibers and to repair the cornia. He is not sure if he will remove the oil though. If this happens then I may get enough vision back to actually walk around on my own with no assistance, some what.So my vision is so bad that I can't walk around on my own. I also can't see any obstacles that doesn't have super contrast to it. When I ride rocks I can't see pretty much any part of it as it blends in with the surroundings. Sometimes when I ride rocks I find it easier to ride with my eyes closed as to not let my mind think I see something that is not therre.As it goes right now I have good friend support. They help me get out to ride my bike, and they also push me to improve.So that is my story. If you have any questions feel free to pm me.Matt.feckrespect for your determination... you have a strong mindthe video was nicebut how do you do to read and write on a forum? you have a special screen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 I've got to say, after watching the video and reading your story, you're incredible!Way to not let anything get you down!I can honestly say, losing my sight is one of my greatest fears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookyboy Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 well done mate, keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r2wtrials Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 (edited) Blimey... very nice. If i could do that as a full sighted rider i would be very happy!! Top man. Edited October 15, 2008 by r2wtrials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Pearson Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 Thats pretty increadible. You're better than a lot of sighted people that I know.As motivation and isnpiration go I'm feeling a fair bit of both right now Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 I don't know what I was expecting, but it certainly wasn't that! Awesome riding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom pocock Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 Thats awesome. Just show's nearly everyone can do it. I think my brother meet a 1 armed trials riderkeep it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grant_hundley Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 bloody hellwas impressive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonMack Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 This is so worth watching, it's f**king ridiculous!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max-t Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 Mate, I have so much respect for you! The fact that have gone blind and not quit shows how strong you are and determined to not let that problem prevent you from doing what you like to do. Very inspirational video, loved it. Major respect.Max... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z o o !! Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 That is so impressive man, massive respect to you I wasn'nt expecting that atall, the riding was so good considering your blind.Weldone man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun H Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 Massive props for that.I have the utmost respect for anyone who can learn to do that with something most riders would consider an impossible situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 I was expecting some really small moves. That was amazing!!!I kept thinking "he can't be blind" all the way through, the riding was brilliant!Major respect for what you've done, just shows that it is possible to do what you love despite the implications!Truly awesome,Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLeacock™ Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 Really enjoyed that - just proves you can do anything if you put your mind to it! big respect!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balthazor Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 Very good riding regardless of your lesser sight well done man top marks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..::littlesam::.. Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 That is an incredible inspiration, i have seen so many people that have full vision just give up trials because they cant get the swing of it strait away. it takes determination and will power to do something like that and i really think its a great thing that people with a disability get out there and put all there energy into something that they are passionate about. Sam X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Woodley Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 that was pretty special.seriously well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmks88 Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 (edited) wow that was impressive!edit: whats the name of the song? Edited October 15, 2008 by tmks88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.McMillan Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 Top riding, great motivation, really good making the most of it. inspiring guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrik Y Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 Wow!I crashed on skies and got hit over the eye and the face got so swollen that I couldn't hold the eye open and I got problems just to get down the slope without 3D sight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 Awesome, keep it up!Song is RJD2 - Smoke and mirrors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikee Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 mega respect!!!! that mas mighty impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 That was incredible. It's hard to believe you're blind watching that video. On natural you seem to make use of the shape of the obstacles as if you could see them. Or is this something you memorize before getting on your bike?Big respect man, doing what you love despite the difficulties. It's great to have people like you riding our sport. I shall go out tomorrow and try to ride blindfolded just to see how difficult it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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