Hardware Analysis Community Forums http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/71540/ 2008-09-08T07:24:44-05:00 http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/71540/ http://media.hardwareanalysis.com/halogo.gif text/html 2008-05-20T16:35:41-05:00 Kieran Blenkarne http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/71540/?l=1#536403 john albrich said: <div class="quote">SORRRRY.<br /> <br /> I just have a hard time wrapping my mind around 'professional' skateboarder.<br /> <br /> While I realize anyone who gets paid for doing something is technically a professional (no matter how little or disturbingly much money is involved) that doesn't necessarily automatically mean everything they do is by the book. I know of a number of professionals who have done things illegally at one time or another in order to get free publicity.<br /> <br /> I had no way of knowing whether they got permits, were monitored, etc or not, so I was just making an observation. Geez.<br /> <br /> <br /> edit to add-<br /> styrofoam or balsa wood can still permanently blind you<br /> edit to add-<br /> I also happen to think sports figures, singers, movie stars, many CEOs, Presidents and Congressmen are paid WAY too much money and get obscene retirement packages/golden parachutes, and I can't figure out people who would pay hundreds or even thousands of dollars to watch a concert or a sports event</div><br /> <br /> I agree that they get paid way too much, movie stars especially.<br /> <br /> As for styrofoam and balsa wood. Better than concrete and hard timber <img src="http://media.hardwareanalysis.com/smilies/smile5.gif" width="14" height="14" border="0" alt=":P" title=":P"><br /> <br /> I didn't mean to offend, as you were just being naive, so I apologize John <img src="http://media.hardwareanalysis.com/smilies/smile1.gif" width="14" height="14" border="0" alt=":)" title=":)"> text/html 2008-05-20T15:16:44-05:00 john albrich http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/71540/?l=1#536391 SORRRRY.<br /> <br /> I just have a hard time wrapping my mind around 'professional' skateboarder.<br /> <br /> While I realize anyone who gets paid for doing something is technically a professional (no matter how little or disturbingly much money is involved) that doesn't necessarily automatically mean everything they do is by the book. I know of a number of professionals who have done things illegally at one time or another in order to get free publicity.<br /> <br /> I had no way of knowing whether they got permits, were monitored, etc or not, so I was just making an observation. Geez.<br /> <br /> <br /> edit to add-<br /> styrofoam or balsa wood can still permanently blind you<br /> edit to add-<br /> I also happen to think sports figures, singers, movie stars, many CEOs, Presidents and Congressmen are paid WAY too much money and get obscene retirement packages/golden parachutes, and I can't figure out people who would pay hundreds or even thousands of dollars to watch a concert or a sports event text/html 2008-05-20T08:32:31-05:00 Kieran Blenkarne http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/71540/?l=1#536379 This is a professional skateboarding video called 'Fully Flared' by Lakai footwear. It was filmed by a professional team and edited by one and they would of had to of had consent to use the explosives. Also note that the debris is mainly styrofoam ( spelling? ) and I am assuming balsa wood. It has changed skateboard videos for ever, this IS the benchmark.<br /> <br /> It would of had to of been rated and viewed by who ever does this in the United States.<br /> <br /> The professional skaters in the video are classed as just that: professionals.<br /> <br /> <a class="ext" href="/action/r/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fully_Flared" target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fully_Flared</a><br /> <br /> text/html 2008-05-20T07:38:33-05:00 john albrich http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/71540/?l=1#536377 Meats of Evil said: <div class="quote">Lol @ the guy in 3:39 got pwnd hard. <img src="http://media.hardwareanalysis.com/smilies/smile8.gif" width="14" height="14" border="0" alt=":_)" title=":_)"></div>There was one segment that was edited to end right after the &quot;pro&quot; got knocked off his board and apparently got a face full of explosion and debris . The aftermath was not shown.<br /> <br /> In addition to the physical dangers, I wonder if they gave any thought to Homeland Security and the BATF watching their video? While some of the &quot;explosions&quot; appeared to be compressed air systems, others were clearly something with more punch. Homeland Security doesn't ignore events that use even small amounts of explosives these days.<br /> text/html 2008-05-20T06:11:41-05:00 Meats of Evil http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/71540/?l=1#536373 Lol @ the guy in 3:39 got pwnd hard. <img src="http://media.hardwareanalysis.com/smilies/smile8.gif" width="14" height="14" border="0" alt=":_)" title=":_)"> text/html 2008-05-20T03:56:44-05:00 Kieran Blenkarne http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/71540/?l=1#536366 Brendan Gonsalves said: <div class="quote">Kieran Blenkarne said: <div class="quote">They're professional skateboarders, they don't wear protection of any sort haha </div><br /> Being &quot;Pro&quot; will not stop a shard from permanently damaging their eyes.<br /> <br /> Those stunts were far from the typical skateboard tricks.</div><br /> <br /> Why don't they wear knee pads? And elbow pads?<br /> <br /> Because they don't need/want to. They do far worse things than in that video. <img src="http://media.hardwareanalysis.com/smilies/smile5.gif" width="14" height="14" border="0" alt=":P" title=":P"> text/html 2008-05-20T02:50:26-05:00 Sean Costello http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/71540/?l=1#536363 Brendan Gonsalves said: <div class="quote">Being &quot;Pro&quot; will not stop a shard from permanently damaging their eyes.<br /> </div><br /> <br /> <br /> Well, you've obviously never been a Pro Skater before, it practically makes your a Demi-god <img src="http://media.hardwareanalysis.com/smilies/smile5.gif" width="14" height="14" border="0" alt=":P" title=":P"> text/html 2008-05-20T02:21:28-05:00 Brendan Gonsalves http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/71540/?l=1#536361 Kieran Blenkarne said: <div class="quote">They're professional skateboarders, they don't wear protection of any sort haha </div><br /> Being &quot;Pro&quot; will not stop a shard from permanently damaging their eyes.<br /> <br /> Those stunts were far from the typical skateboard tricks. text/html 2008-05-20T02:11:49-05:00 Kieran Blenkarne http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/71540/?l=1#536360 They're professional skateboarders, they don't wear protection of any sort haha<br /> <br /> Not even a stunt man would dream of doing half the stuff they are capable of doing.<br /> <br /> That song fits so perfect eh?<br /> text/html 2008-05-19T21:56:34-05:00 john albrich http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/71540/?l=1#536335 He blowed up goo-oodd! text/html 2008-05-19T21:24:20-05:00 Reason http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/71540/?l=1#536331 If only all M83 songs were that epic...<br /> <br /> Eye protection's not cool, man. Damaged vision, though - makes the chickie-babes come a-running. text/html 2008-05-19T20:43:39-05:00 Tam the Bam http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/71540/?l=1#536327 <br /> Kieran.. I just knew it was gonna be sk8 board related!! Lol.<br /> Amzing wot you can do when you're in slow mo! <img src="http://media.hardwareanalysis.com/smilies/smile5.gif" width="14" height="14" border="0" alt=":P" title=":P"> text/html 2008-05-19T19:58:55-05:00 Sean Costello http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/71540/?l=1#536322 yeha not bad, not into skating anymore though <img src="http://media.hardwareanalysis.com/smilies/smile2.gif" width="14" height="14" border="0" alt=":(" title=":("> text/html 2008-05-19T17:54:46-05:00 Brendan Gonsalves http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/71540/?l=1#536319 It is pretty cool but why are they not wearing any eye protection?<br /> <br /> The timing of the explosions were brilliantly done. text/html 2008-05-19T06:10:39-05:00 Kieran Blenkarne http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/71540/?l=1#0 <a class="ext" href="/action/r/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHX8jezNBTk" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHX8jezNBTk</a><br /> <br /> God damn that's so cool.<br /> <br /> Enjoy <img src="http://media.hardwareanalysis.com/smilies/smile1.gif" width="14" height="14" border="0" alt=":)" title=":)"><br /> <br /> <br />