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Robbie Maddison's "Pipe Dream"

Started by MikeZ, August 03, 2015, 06:44:48 AM

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Monsterlover

#15
August 05, 2015, 06:22:19 AM
Looks like it has pontoons on it
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

MendoDave

#16
August 05, 2015, 06:24:36 AM
Yea, similar to an airplane with skis.

1.21GW

#17
August 05, 2015, 08:56:06 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on August 04, 2015, 02:09:46 PM
Just so y'all know how totally nuts this stunt was, this is the spot where he dropped into the second wave in the video.
The most ridonkulous wave on earth, IMO.



I believe that wave is Teahupoo (pronouced cho-poo, IRRC).  What's crazy is that, not only is it a very fast, very steep wave, but that the reef is very shallow---reaching only 20 inches below the surface at its highest point!  A wipeout get-off is a serious danger.




Also: Why did he wear so much motogear?  For effect I assume.  The helmet seems a major impediment to breathing, which is kinda important in that scenario.

"I doubt I'm her type---I'm sure she's used to the finer things.  I'm usually broke. I'm kinda sloppy…"

Monsterlover

#18
August 05, 2015, 09:45:59 AM
What are you talking about?  I breathe with my helmet on every time I wear it ;D
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

MendoDave

#19
August 05, 2015, 10:05:28 AM
With that reef nearby, a Kayak helmet would probably be the best thing to wear, and a nice surf suit that offered some buoyancy and some abrasion protection. 

kopfjäger

#20
August 05, 2015, 10:52:46 AM
The point was to do it in his normal riding gear that he uses on all of his big stunts.
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1.21GW

#21
August 05, 2015, 10:57:06 AM
Quote from: kopfjäger on August 05, 2015, 10:52:46 AM
The point was to do it in his normal riding gear that he uses on all of his big stunts.

Yeah, I was kinda guessing that.  Wouldn't have looked as cool if he was in board shorts and kayak helmet.
"I doubt I'm her type---I'm sure she's used to the finer things.  I'm usually broke. I'm kinda sloppy…"

kopfjäger

#22
August 05, 2015, 11:07:34 AM Last Edit: August 05, 2015, 11:10:11 AM by kopfjäger
Here's the behind the scenes vid.

DC SHOES: ROBBIE MADDISON'S "BEHIND THE DREAM" TRAILER
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MendoDave

#23
August 05, 2015, 11:12:07 AM
Ho could have had a Moto looking wet suit/ surf suit made.

kopfjäger

#24
August 05, 2015, 11:17:40 AM Last Edit: August 05, 2015, 11:19:25 AM by kopfjäger






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MendoDave

#25
August 05, 2015, 11:19:30 AM
I wonder what the plan is for wiping out and the bike sinking to the bottom?

kopfjäger

#26
August 05, 2015, 11:20:19 AM
Quote from: Never Ning Dave on August 05, 2015, 11:12:07 AM
Ho could have had a Moto looking wet suit/ surf suit made.

Not his style, if you've followed his career.
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kopfjäger

#27
August 05, 2015, 11:21:34 AM
Quote from: Never Ning Dave on August 05, 2015, 11:19:30 AM
I wonder what the plan is for wiping out and the bike sinking to the bottom?

It did several times, it's in the article I posted.
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MendoDave

#28
August 05, 2015, 11:36:43 AM
Ill have to check it out later.

Triple J

#29
August 05, 2015, 02:07:09 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on August 04, 2015, 02:09:46 PM
Just so y'all know how totally nuts this stunt was, this is the spot where he dropped into the second wave in the video.
The most ridonkulous wave on earth, IMO.

I noticed that right away. I guess if you're going to ride a wave on a moto, might as well ride the baddest one!!  [bow_down]

For those interested, watch Riding Giants with Laird Hamilton. Cool movie, and he rides this wave at the end as well. Balls is an understatement.
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