Brian Bleech Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 Is this not the idea? To show persistence, to show that even someone with as high caliber abilities as Chris doesn't get the line in one take, and that those 2 minute video's take a damn load of effort to film? Didn't find that interesting at all, it show Chris to be a real person, and for people like me who've never met him, that's good to see. yeah I agree, but I found it interesting. That even the best go through the same crap as us normal riders do. Will be a great line when he does it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 What the f**k, i found it interesting, how the f**k did i end up didn't?!I'm actually confused as how i typed that.I did find that interesting, was what i meant to put! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_Neal Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 (edited) saw this during the week - was a bit disappointed he didnt get it - looks like he could slap in a quick stroke after the drop in to help ? ... but yeah Im with Dave - he needs to bunny up the big flat rock then bunny into the slope and hit it super fast ...The rest of this thread is pure comedy.Nice line although bunny onto the flat rock or if the kicker was a foot closer to the rock he'd have probably got the stroke in. A couple of times it looks like he's coming down before it.Not that I'd stand a chance. Edited December 8, 2008 by Jamie_Neal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_travis Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 Akkers is turning into the english version of ryan leech. With his talking about his riding, and his thoughts on the line of least resistance.Brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusevelt Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 For someone to spend nearly 2hrs attempting a unique and difficult brakeless line that is approximately 5 seconds long from start-to-finsh deserves massive respect. not to mention riding in cold and damp weather conditions and getting your jeans all muddy up from riding over that water puddle and onto that first flat rock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegoofeedude Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 Great video. I liked seeing the struggle, so to speak. Massive amounts of dedication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mehukatti Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 Yeah, wonder where he gets all the persistence and motivation. I would like to have some of it. Two hours in cold, rain, grey weather, just grinding one line.But I like Ryan Leech and Chris Akrigg. Last pros who are keeping oldschool street trials alive. Looking forward to their next videos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damon W Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 why is it no - one else has mentioned the tub of vasoline infront of the mouse on his desk?wankathon cream? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 (edited) come on guys, give him a brake........... Edited December 8, 2008 by Nick G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe' Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 Seconded.I liked the little video personaly.Can I just point out to all the posters' with negative comments,1 It's a free video, not like you payed for it......2 Chris Akrig rides for the love of riding.3 As the man said himself , "you cant win them all". (although im sure you will see the line done eventualy)4 For everyone of you , there will be 100 people that apreciate/like the video.5 Chris's riding isnt just about the trials as we know it. He started riding when it was just riding a mountainbike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Morris Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 What's the advantage of riding brakeless?It saves weight.come on guys, give him a brake...............Very clever.Anywho, perhaps not the best video ever, but it's nice to see something a bit different, a film with a bit of a narrative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aener Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 come on guys, give him a brake........... :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 I really thought he'd of rode away from it. I end up saying "i quit" on many things but still go back and do them. He might turn around next time and say he got it first time, annoying when that happens. Brakeless vid 2 still doesn't want to work for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spider Lad Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 So, no smart-arses got down to that spot to be the first to nail that line?.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_travis Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 So, no smart-arses got down to that spot to be the first to nail that line?..if i wanted to be first to nail that line i would have to be superman lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeperson45 Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 (edited) So, no smart-arses got down to that spot to be the first to nail that line?..I wouldn't even want to ride through the puddle Edited December 10, 2008 by bikeperson45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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