The Shinning
August 1st, 2008 by Kilwag
There are shin injuries, and then there are shin injuries. That shot in the top right is Danny Way hanging his shins out to dry on the coping of the quarterpipe part of the Megaramp after catching about 20 feet of air. Catch some incredulous highlights after the jump, including Jake Brown’s return to the event. Looking at that huge contraption… I can’t believe it’s actually used in a competition. An exhibition would be crazy enough. I hope those guys are getting paid. How the hell do you practice for this? It’s not like they have them set up everywhere. So yeah, those guys are skateboarding, and it’s amazing to watch, but one of these days someone is going to die or end up crippled. Best case scenario: They’ll be like Hank Hill’s shinless father Cotton Hill.
Update: The ESPN flash player is causing some wacky pop up pages. If you get too annoyed, just go to their page for this video.
August 1st, 2008 at 3:08 pm
wow, after last year i’d have thought jake would retire, and now danny slams…them skateboards are dangerous!!
August 1st, 2008 at 4:33 pm
They practice at Bob’s house, in his backyard.
That was indeed inspiring. A 20′ 360 air to fakie… and a rock fakie in the 6′ scares me… I can’t skeet none.
August 1st, 2008 at 4:40 pm
D-way is insane.
August 1st, 2008 at 6:33 pm
that was one of the most amazing contest I’ve ever seen. Way is a robot and Bob is a god…huge balls!
August 2nd, 2008 at 4:42 am
…i hope they invent some PARACHUTE cause some crazy ones for the popularity will kill themselves… i heard omar is doing the mega ramp padless hhehehe ( just kiding)
August 2nd, 2008 at 12:01 pm
Don’t forget that these guys are wearing full body armor now. So that makes you feel invincible.