So far everything has been going so good. I picked up a brand new Kawasaki and got that all set up. Now it is just time to practice and focus on X. So I couldn't be happier right now. You've been staying busy this spring with Nitro Circus Live, how did that tour go for you? Yeah, we just finished the Nitro Circus Live tour right before before I flew here.
My time on tour has had its ups and downs … just like any tour, but mostly ups. If anything, it's really fun, I always love spending time with the Nitro Circus crew. That tour picks back up after X right? We pick back up and hit Europe in November and December. Do you think being on a tour like that and having to land your trick night after night helps you more so than just chilling at home in the foam pit?
Yeah, I think it does help a lot. When it's go time, it's go time! Not like when you're at home just practicing and you are allowed to have "off days. I've learned so much about the Carry-On on this last tour and cannot wait to thrown down in L. We are about a week away from X Games, how you feeling going into this year's Best Trick? I'm feeling really good. Having been there last year and getting that experience under my belt, I feel much more relaxed this year compared to last year.
Last year, you came out swinging throwing a No-Handed Carry-On. Is that the plan again or are you going to stick with the straight Carry-On that won you the Monster Energy Cup? You know … I haven't really decided just yet. I guess we will have to wait and see when I am on top of that roll in next Friday. Having stomped the trick at the Monster Energy Cup, do you feel you are a proven favorite coming into this year's competition? Nah … I don't think I'm the favorite.
I know the other guys are coming in with some big tricks so I just have to go there and worry about my program. I'll stomp my trick and the rest can play itself out. Video of Friday's attempt shows Cook under-rotating, coming off the bike backwards, and tumbling violently down a padded resi-foam landing ramp.
Cook waved to the crowd as he was assisted off the set by paramedics, according to Porra, before being rushed to Hamilton General Hospital. The surgery on my spine was successful, however, my spinal cord is damaged and I still don't have sensation or movement below my belly button. I am staying positive and hopeful that I'll be back on my feet in the future," Cook said in the statement. Cook will remain in Hamilton for another week, then will be transferred to a specialized facility in British Columbia, Canada, Cook said.
Over the weekend Cook posted several thumbs-up photos to his Instagram account , thanking his fans for messages and well-wishes. Again, thank you so much for all the support and positive messages. Cook, 26, lives in Kelowna, British Columbia.
Learn more. X Games Aspen Schedule Announcement. It's not how you play the game, it's if you win or lose. You can choose. Don't confuse. Win or lose. It's up to you! The jumps were huge and everybody The bikes are evolving faster than safety equipment. That is a problem. The other day, I thought about all of the guys I know who have broken their neck or back.
Let's just say it was a sobering thought. The other day, I thought about all of the guys I know Yea it's pretty amazing to see the evolution of football equipment compared to mx equipment. As the sport got more and more aggressive the shoulder pads doubled in size as did the players.
I'm comparing apples to oranges but the the only difference between Jeff Ward's and Ryan Villopoto's safety equipment is a neck brace and a full face helmet.
The speed on the other hand has increased exponentially. I say freedom of choice, people have been killed in just about every activity known Whoever said someone else will pick it up is right, and there will be people willing to do it. I have no idea, I dont smoke weed. What does X-Games contribute to the core of the sport? Google it.
It's unfortunate, but it's inevitable as the technology and the riders continue to push the envelope. It's not a matter of if, but when it will happen. The bikes are too good, and the new riders are fearless. Its the moto equivalent to But being down in Alabama i wouldn't touch it with a 10ft pole!! Soo i don't blame you for it. Sucks to see it gone.. But now they can bring back..
Get rid of all the motorized sports and bring back the eco-challenge and Get rid of all the motorized sports and bring back the eco-challenge and rock climbing events. What does X games contribute to the core of the sport? You obviously haven't been to an X games event. You probably sit in your trailer in Alabama and just tune on the TV and watch to get to your opinion.
I used a belief that all Alabama people live in trailers Contrary to what many believe, X games in Los Angeles is a HUGE event that is a week long that is full of corporate sponsorships. They bus in bus loads of kids every day from area schools and pack the house with kids and families that otherwise never go to a "dirt bike event".
The flat bill crowd you see at anaheim will most certainly be there. However, they are pretty drowned out with lots and lots of families and kids that have never seen motorcycle event. Guess what happens when X games leaves town? Some of these corporate sponsorships are looking for more ways to be involved in "dirt bikes" along with a lot of the families that just witnessed the event. Red Bull first sponsored freestyle riders in the states, so did Target, Makita and others before getting involved in sponsoring SX and MX riders and events.
When they talk there parent into letting them ride Dirt Bikes, they go to the dealer and get introduced into a whole other world. They buy gear, bikes and accessories. Only narrow minded "core" enthusiasts don't see how X games help the core of the sport.
You don't have to be a brain surgeon to see how this event helps. Freestyle MX has helped SX and MX a lot more than some people will give it credit for, both at the entry level and professional ranks. You probably sit in Here is an idea. Summer X games is on or around August. That new Utah parking lot National is in August.
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