JD™ Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 Sounded like a comparison to me? He said that because you've been licking Scotty Cranmers balls, and you started the comparison first. Is it easier to do a 3 point turn in a Nissan Micra or a Limo? Is it easier to flip a BMX or an MTB? Is this apple better than this orange? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saunders Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 (edited) He said that because you've been licking Scotty Cranmers balls, and you started the comparison first. Is it easier to do a 3 point turn in a Nissan Micra or a Limo? Is it easier to flip a BMX or an MTB? Is this apple better than this orange? I'm pretty sure you have missed the point of my original question to everyone because it definitely wasnt 'who is best Scotty Cranmer or Danny Mac?' Infact just to refresh your memory Not to take anything away from Danny as i think this vid is brilliant but i'm not sure he is pushing the riding envolope quite as far as people imagine. let me explain........ Now, the front flip drop thing has been done by quite a few other riders already. I'm sure Sam pilgrim and Scotty Cranmer to name a couple have been doing them for quite a while now. Dont get me wrong his riding is very impressive and he is probably one of the most rounded riders in the world today but for that very reason its hard to push the envolope when you are an extremely talented jack of all trades but not quite a master of any one particular. on the other hand I guess you could say he is a pioneer in the sense he is the first rider to bring all the different aspects of trials, BMX and Freeride together? I guess this is a rather pointless post but just wondering what peoples think about it? Edited November 18, 2010 by saunders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pengsmelly Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 (edited) Amazing that just blew me away. That doesn't happen often! Everyone knows he's amazing, however now does everyone know hes probably a GOD and not even human? ha EDIT: *hes Edited November 18, 2010 by pengsmelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 Forgive me if this has been mentioned before but I can't be bothered to read through 12 pages of comments. Is this him having to paint a wall after a wallride? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Swales Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 Is that not just him painting his house? Is that what the purpose of the whole trip was? Danny's Mum: "The house is starting to look a little tattered - the walls could do with a paint. I'd do it myself, but my back......" Danny: "Hang on Ma, I've just had a brilliant idea!" (rings Red Bull) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalopS Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 Is this him having to paint a wall after a wallride? looks like it. that was a sweet line! proper gutsy with the window been there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 But then surely he is not pioneering or pushing the envolope further than anyone else at the mo in terms of the moves he is pulling? Have we have seen straight front flips drops in one guise or another from other riders around the world already? Does that mean no-one should have tried doing tailwhips and seeing what they could do with them after someone did the first one? Clearly not... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodster Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 (edited) Pointless Fact; The island at the bottom of the rail bridge was bought by the rail company for £2700. Edited November 18, 2010 by Woodster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philth Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 Hitler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Object Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 (edited) Hitler This thread has just been Godwin'd. Time to wrap it up and stop discussing things. Which is a shame as I've just done the first ever downturned, varial, opposite whip, backflip, bars. Unfrotunately as the rules state that no trick can ever be repeated, without being considered passé, I'm not able to repeat it to get it on camera. Edited November 18, 2010 by Object Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saunders Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 (edited) Does that mean no-one should have tried doing tailwhips and seeing what they could do with them after someone did the first one? Clearly not... Thats not my point, what i am saying is to be pioneer you need top be the first to have done it, I'm just saying Danny isnt the first to do straight front flip drops, so in that aspect he is not a pioneer and pushing the limits as much as many might belive he is. However if you read any of my other post you will see I do agree he is pioneering in how he is intergrating so many styles fo riding into one. I'm not trying to insult the guy I think he is a Legend and deserves all the credit he is getting for what he is doing!!! I admire anyone who dedicates themselves to achieving their goals. Note to self; Dont try and spark up a conversation on TF that might invoak some contraversy, some subjects are just too taboo. Edited November 18, 2010 by saunders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 Thats not my point, what i am saying is to be pioneer you need top be the first to have done it, I'm just saying Danny isnt the first to do straight front flip drops, so in that aspect he is not a pioneer and pushing the limits as much as many might belive he is. I don't know how many different people, and in how many different ways, you need to hear this from. Maybe you need to watch the video again. The first front flip was done with NO RUN UP. That is a completely different kettle of fish to pulling one with momentum. Taking a hop after a runup doesn't make Scottys one static, it's just a way of moving the kinetic energy from forwards momentum to frontflipping momentum. I just went for a run. Or do I mean walk by your definition? After all, it's all just putting one foot in front of the other... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Nichols Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 Reading this thread definitely makes me wonder why I still bother coming on this forum. So many narrow minded people. 1) The bits in that vid that are what some of you like to call 'real trials' blew most of the TGS vids out the water anyway, the effortlessness of them and also the fact that they were placed in the video in such an incidental manner is, as Mark W said earlier, a massive 'lol' to all those of you who thought he could just do spins. (Although, clearly if you had any kind of prior knowledge of trials you would know that Danny has been on the scene for a bit longer than just April 09 and that he can actually do gaps ) 2) I can see what people are saying about the panning. I've watched the video half a dozen times probably and I'm just getting to the stage now where I'm noticing it (up until now all I could see was Danny smashing everything). I think what you have to remember is that we are all pretty accustomed to watching videos that are either static tripod shots or wobbly hand held shots. What you have to remember is that this isn't and amateur web vid, this is a piece of art. The shots are absolutely stunning. I could honestly watch this video without the riding in it and still think it's beautiful. 3) The whole trials/bmx debate is a waste of time. Who cares. The way I see it Danny doesn't ride BMX because he likes riding trials, he is comfortable on his bike and he is having the time of his life. Street trials has always been a bit of a subculture on here, but in the time I've been a member it has been growing and growing. I'm confident it will continue to do so too. Let's be honest with ourselves here too.. Where is trials likely to expand the most.. TGS or Street? Once we can't physically gap any further or sidehop any higher, what then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe' Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 Just watched it. One of the most inspiring videos ive ever seen, Like the Mtb/trials/bmx mix,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran Morrison Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 Once we can't physically gap any further or sidehop any higher, what then? Best. Point. Ever? There is a limit to TGS, this inspired me to get practising street :L , if i can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewoomaster Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 (edited) Just watched it. One of the most inspiring videos ive ever seen, Like the Mtb/trials/bmx mix,, Total agree dude! After not hitting the forum in time am so glad i did and WoW he will be king soon! Great vid, rasied the bar from his last vid, inspired after that ! Edited November 18, 2010 by thewoomaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al_Fel Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 Let's be honest with ourselves here too.. Where is trials likely to expand the most.. TGS or Street? Once we can't physically gap any further or sidehop any higher, what then? I personally don't think limits can be reached. There's always some freak that comes a long and can go bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Manning Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 I personally don't think limits can be reached. There's always some freak that comes a long and can go bigger. Now now, Danny is not a freak! He is clearly a machine built on the isle of Skye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt.price Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 just i'd let you guys know.. danny was on rudetube last night with his vw ad ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 Was that a dry stone wall ramp?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 I don't often post here any more but that was amazing! Truly inspiring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 Was that a dry stone wall ramp?! Onto the phone box? No, it was peat....It burns for a very, long, time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodster Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 (edited) How long did it take to make that video? Edited November 20, 2010 by Woodster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr kenny Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 (edited) Now now, Danny is not a freak! He is clearly a machine built on the isle of Skye Great Video, i love it! Nope HE is a freak! ( i have now gone to the dictionary to check out the word freak as i may be calling the kettle black!) Edit: nope i am just a devient! Edited November 19, 2010 by mr kenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Nichols Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 Just watched it again and shiiiit that pop-manual to hook just sunk in, that's big! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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