Ohhhh Snap, Bmx Photos At New Park !!!
illuminati919
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These were taken at the first public allowed BMX park in AZ, theres over 15 skatepark and only this one allows BMX, isn't that weird ????????
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would be to dial back the flash just a tad.
Yes, it is, especially since Arizona is home to the ABA (different kind of BMX'ing though). Question... why no helmets or safety pads? Does nobody use them anymore?
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" - Wayne Gretzky
Some people still wear helmets but they're not required in this skatepark.
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Required at many of the parks here. What I don't like to see are the manufacturer brochures and ads for street and freestyle in mags where safety equipment aren't shown on the riders. That's just bad.
Oh, and I'm lagging on mentioning that your shots above are inspiring (photographically speaking) - ...I'm certainly never going to ride a bike this way. Eeek!
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" - Wayne Gretzky
But the old man and one time race promoter and cycling team president will echo what David said: if you want a brochure or magazine shot, do the right thing and get a helmet on!
I know you're young and invincible, and it's just not cool. I'm guilty of it too. But let me tell you, when your friend goes down right next to you on a training ride in what is a basic little nothing of a crash and then you have to hold him as he goes into convulsions, well, that's just not cool. damhik.
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Happened to you, too? One of ours was permanently paralyzed after a helmetless fall on an inspired race-training stretch (1970's, B4 helmets hit the main stream). And there were other, less tragic happenings in our other club since then. Many many others. Helmets.
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" - Wayne Gretzky
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Sanctioned events (and club rides) are another thing altogether (which obviously doesn't cover the pics you were taking here). The rider/helmet mandate goes beyond mere insurance liability. More of a responsibility line in the sand. In Amateur racing, and most pro events; road, track, cyclocross, mtb, etc., that line says helmets are a must.
Now, just so you understand the world I come from, I am a life-long cycling industry veteran, having been in the retail end now going on 36 years. I couldn't count on a 640x480 pixel array how many times letters to the editor of trade or consumer publications are sent in by industry people complaining about ads that were run sans helmets on the models. Same goes for product catalogs, in-store flyers... everything merchandising really. This is an industry position that some companies seem to ignore from time to time. And that's now hard-programmed into my brain to notice if I see otherwise. So, no real ding on ya personally. Just the way I think.
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" - Wayne Gretzky
To add to David's experience: I managed and a competitive collegiate cycling team for 4 years. Anytime you are wearing a sponsor's name, and especially the school's name, whether riding in a race, or just on a training ride, helmet's were mandatory. You know for a fact helmet's can be cool - slap some stickers on 'em, whatever, but help make them another part of scene for younger riders entering the sport.
Soap box passed.
Then again, I guess it's natural selection at work, right? The riders that aren't good enough end up dead? Wait a minute... A ha! I think I've found a way to get around the doping problem in cycling! Ban helmets!!! Without helmets, only the naturally strongest riders will survive! And encourage lots of shoving in the peloton!
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I mean accidents happen, you don't see people driving around in cars with helmets on. The last time I got hit in my head while riding my bike was like 3 or 4 years ago, so it doesn't happen very often, some people get into car accidents every year so they should definitely be wearing helmets, can you imagine that, people wearing helmets while driving, hahahaha
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the point: riding bmx the way you do is more akin to driving a racing car than it is to driving your 17 airbag equipped SUV to the corner store. you're pushing the limits of what can be done on a bicycle.
we can't convince you. like I said before, crack your own skull on your own time. But if you really appreciate and respect your sport, when presenting it in a professional manner, it's a different story.
Why do you think there is only one park in your area where you can ride your bikes? It's called good publicity, my young friend. You may see that as "giving in to the man" now, but it's not. Honoring your sport can come in ways other than pulling the biggest trick. You'll learn though, in good time.
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No, but there are mandatory seatbelt laws and all new cars have airbags. When my wife was an infant her mom put blankets in a box and sat it untethered on the seat next to her as she drove. Just because it used to be done, doesn't make it right.
And I could be mistaken, but I thought the X-Games itself requires helmets? I don't think anyone is complaining that helmets are uncool there.
When I said driving around in cars I didn't mean professional cars, jeeze
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Great, just don't use my real name, eh? I don't want to be hunted down like a dog by your parents!
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Could we direct this back towards the photography part please?
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And you've all made your points. No need to beat a dead horse. You disagree.
Let's leave it at that.
now for Marko, i love were your photography is taking you and think you are progressing as i have, so don't stop shooting. Rod