Alister Burt Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 Oh wow! Seems they definitely have a lot more sense than the UK judges, I wonder what he'll do to go bigger though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellingtj Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 Didn't realise Vanschoonhoven was still riding, I remember watching his videos back in 1999 (could have been earlier) when he used those powergrip toe straps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted August 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 According to OTN he is going to be preforming tonight (31st) and we'll find out if he's into the top 10 the day after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braderzz.p Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 that blind folded bit i thought he was guna fall like when him went to jump to the last rail i thought he was guna fall cuz it looked like he was guna roll forward if you under stand me lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted September 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 Ok, he just performed a few moments ago. It started out by showing him fall badly in rehearsals, he ended up in hospital with minor injuries. It seemed to me either his hand slipped off his bars after landing the big drop, or something actually broke. His performance started out very shaky, making two mistakes on a couple of benches which were back to back, the first was just him 'dabbing' but the second was much more obvious. I thought at this point he'd be screwed however he climbed up the props pretty high and did a big drop and ended it well. The judges were all impressed especially Sharon who said 'Evil Kenevil had nothing on him'. He then said he had to have stitches in his elbow and can barely walk because of the injuries from rehearsals. I'll post the vid when it becomes available online tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 Without meaning to be harsh I'm amazed he made it anywhere near as far... All the footage I've seen has been rather sketchy and not overly impressive. But then they're also going nuts for some old guy with a harmonica so go figure- I really don't get Americans! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted September 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 (edited) I think you've been desensitized to it from riding / viewing trials for so many years. I was thinking about it last night, its a regular person who's never head of trials going to think it's sketchy? Here's the vid from last night: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vj0BTyt-Lfs Can anyone explain to me what went wrong in rehearsals? Edited September 1, 2010 by JT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 Can anyone explain to me what went wrong in rehearsals? I think bars snapped, you can see the broken section flicking off to the left, no front wheel either? Perhaps he originally meant to do the drop without the front wheel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted September 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 Perhaps he originally meant to do the drop without the front wheel? Ahhh that explains a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted September 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 (edited) He's made it to the top 10! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xe2ueGjrY7A Edited September 2, 2010 by JT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John - Hynes Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 Bloody hell, that's good going. In rehersals he clipped the 2nd ledge on the way down shifting his weight way over the back 'causing him to lose grip and balance. I don't think his bars broke though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that NBR dude Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 I think bars snapped, you can see the broken section flicking off to the left, no front wheel either? Perhaps he originally meant to do the drop without the front wheel? When watching the video yesterday, it looks like the bit flying off is the peak of his helmet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 I thought in the video he said his grip came off? Nah, he said his arm is swollen thats why he lost grip on the benches and ended up coming off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted September 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jidwsOWubu0 Results tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 I'm sorry to say but I still really underwhelmed . Good on him for getting so far of course and I hope he wins but I find it hard to believe of all the other talents out there the American public are going for this. I guess there is the element of Jeremy himself being a very down to earth, normal kid who just wants the best for his family, rather than the usual American: 'Woooo! Yeahhh! Man I am the greatest! Y'all should vote for me 'cos I am da bomb!' type arrogance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted September 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 I agree to an extent, it was a little so so. I think the wheel dropping off could have been made a little more dramatic. There's not really much more he can do though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Shucksmith Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 He did fantastically. Really hope he makes it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 I thought that he has come a long way, but by comparison to other trials displays it's not really the highest level of performance there is. But then i am watching with tainted eyes as i've seen how extremely well balanced and how big some people can go when riding. I think as a person he is remarkably likeable as well, and as far as an overall show/person I can see why he's getting so far. It's certainly not solely on the riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted September 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 Results show starts in 37 mins!!! There's only 4 places and I think it's 50:50 whether he'll make it or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Papasnap Maher Posted September 9, 2010 Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 SPOONHOVEN IS OUT!! HORRAY!! He didnt get through to final 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted September 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 How's that good news Joe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Papasnap Maher Posted September 9, 2010 Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 How's that good news Joe? He was shit..and is a disgrace to trials lol!! Sob story blah blah quit his job, gave up everything!! Bad Move lol. Yer its great for trials, all the publicity and im sure he will get something out of it so not the end of it for him...but my god that guy is an absolute spoon. When you watch someone do something you love..something that is your passion..is pretty much your life..and you cringe when you watch them..you know thats a bad sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted September 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 Yer its great for trials and is a disgrace to trials lol!! Dumbass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Papasnap Maher Posted September 9, 2010 Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 let me clear that up.. being a rider..he is a disgrace..because hes poo..literally terrible.. but him riding on the show..is good for the sport..but even so..im sure people will refer to him as the guy on a bmx!! And..btw, why are you so behind the guy??? i know youve lived in america for some time now..but i didnt think you had the stupid brain of an american. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted September 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 How is he terrible, in any sense of the word? I mean it's not like he can do a line 20 times and then use the best one in front of the judges - which is what we see in most trials videos. I doubt anyone else could have done any better. Hell he was going gaps and a huge drop blindfolded!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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