kjl Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 This might be the first banner ad I've ever clicked on. Have you guys seen this: http://www.redbullcopilot.com/? Requires a fast machine and at least DSL. Helmet cam, chase cam, ski mount cam, and helicopter views of Daron Rahlves on a downhill run. Very cool. Amazing how good of a shock absorber the human body is: the ski cam footage is crazy (he really leans it over) and the helmet cam footage is rock solid smooth. The ski-mount cam (6) is the coolest one; the horizon goes to 90 degrees on some turns. I think we can all appreciate that ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patmoore Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 I saved it in my Favorites a few weeks ago. It's awesome. I've had the good fortune to talk to him the last two years at the NASTAR Nationals. Have you checked out the Overall World Cup Points Leaders? 1. Daron Rahlves USA 2. Bode Miller USA 3. Michael Walchofer AUT and Ted Ligety USA is in 20th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy D Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 Yes! I've seen that web site. Awesome camera angles, and a nice interface to play with. When I was little (Okay, littler than I am now! ;) ) I always wanted to be a downhiller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe T Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 It's amazing how fast he can get on a course that seems to have moderate pitch most of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Sub Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 awesome yeah...that course is really only steep at the top. Ive run ever stretch of it. hell...at one point its pretty much flat. I had a girlfriend literally get blown backwards by wind on that section once. it was hiliarious. really, really cool angle from behind/above. them's some big turns! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 When I was little (Okay, littler than I am now! ;) ) I always wanted to be a downhiller. I was in high school/college when the Crazy Canucks were in their prime. We all wanted to be downhillers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Randy S. Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 I wanna do that course on a snowboard! Cool video. Thanks Red Bull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubz Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 And I thought I wanted to get back on the planks even before seeing this video. If that doesn't want to make you ski, nothing will. Overall cool site, thanks for the post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willywhit Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 I was in high school/college when the Crazy Canucks were in their prime. We all wanted to be downhillers. A really great read: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0788162489/104-8489194-8020737?v=glance&n=283155Miami Herald staff writer Wilson ( Maximum Morphonius ), an avid skier, followed the U.S. downhill ski team for almost two years, leading up to the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, France. Carefully distinguishing between downhill and slalom races (the former is far more dangerous and so more exciting), he describes the conflict between the team's near fanatical commitment to the sport and its unremarkable position in international competition. For example, in the Olympics A. J. Kitt, the top U.S. downhill racer, finished ninth. As the coaches point out, the American media and public care only about victories. Wilson's account is likely to appeal to those interested in skiing at its highest levels, but general readers may be less enthusiastic. Author tour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patmoore Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 While you're at the Red Bull site check out the director's cut. It's a montage of all the views. Daron is fun to watch. Here's a shot of him at Beaver Creek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gecko Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 I wanna do that course on a snowboard!Cool video. Thanks Red Bull. yeah me too but I don't own a +200cm board which would be required to actually enjoy that course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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