Jeremy Lusk dies at 24; freestyle motocross star

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Wed Feb 11, 09 1:13 pm

It had to happen eventually.

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-me-jer ... 7923.story

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Wed Feb 11, 09 1:14 pm

WARNING. This is the jump that did it.

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Wed Feb 11, 09 1:18 pm

Tribute video.

AllKiller · Post by **AllKiller** » Wed Feb 11, 09 1:19 pm

Jesus this would seem unthinkable anyway

"The trick involves extending the body away from the motorcycle and grabbing the seat as the motorcycle is upside down, then pulling back aboard as the motorcycle is righted before landing. Lusk clearly had trouble getting back on the seat"

Great shame especially so young

RobTwin · Post by **RobTwin** » Wed Feb 11, 09 1:21 pm

Dave wrote:WARNING. This is the jump that did it.

Usual YouTube drivel in the comments on that link

better not look if you're the sensitive type

I'm surprised there arent more fatalities in that sport, I guess they usually get away with a broken leg, or at worse, back. Spose it shows the skill level they have if they can (normally) avoid landing on their head/neck

Such a waste, but he knew the risks...

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Wed Feb 11, 09 1:30 pm

But how do you practice that? I mean, if I was doing that there is no way I would be able to get it right first time (or even the 10th time).

Ivor · Post by **Ivor** » Wed Feb 11, 09 2:09 pm

Well, I'm not trying it on my Velocette...

the dodge · Post by **the dodge** » Wed Feb 11, 09 2:12 pm

Dave wrote:But how do you practice that? I mean, if I was doing that there is no way I would be able to get it right first time (or even the 10th time).

i suppose you hope to get it right 1st time, but if you don't you hope to be able to bale out or land without too much injury

phil442 · Post by **phil442** » Wed Feb 11, 09 4:02 pm

Practise over something soft?.......well softer anyway.

db · Post by db » Wed Feb 11, 09 4:03 pm

Dave wrote:But how do you practice that? I mean, if I was doing that there is no way I would be able to get it right first time (or even the 10th time).

That puzzled me for a long time Dave- they have a 'foam pool'.
They set a ramp with the landing in a swimming pool full of chopped foam.

Damn shame this, these guys are among the bravest and most skilled sportsmen on the planet. It's astonishing they've lasted this long without getting squished.

bananaskin · Post by **bananaskin** » Wed Feb 11, 09 9:21 pm

Different angles here

Shows you the extent of it.

I have many friends that motorcross, but once you start flipping, the risks are massive!