World Record Waterfall Descent
Buck up and huck it – that’s exactly what Tyler Bradt did (with minor injuries) to make the insane 189′ world record waterfall descent at Palouse Falls. The drama begins at 2:30. (Thanks Nash!)
Buck up and huck it – that’s exactly what Tyler Bradt did (with minor injuries) to make the insane 189′ world record waterfall descent at Palouse Falls. The drama begins at 2:30. (Thanks Nash!)
The kickflip is a basic trick in skateboarding, but pulling a clean one on a surfboard is another thing altogether. Here’s Zoltan Torkos doing the first surfboard kickflip ever caught on video.
The music in the vid is slightly NSFW, but 17 year old freestyling champ John Acquaviva’s sick stunts showcase his impressive proficiency with ball control, dribbling tricks, rhythm and balance.
The bright and simple new Soleus collection of running watches offers intuitive features like big digits, interval timers, and longer lights, which all work to enhance the running experience.
A compilation of Jacob Tucker’s arsenal of dunks. The Illinois College senior claims he has a 50-inch running vertical jump, making it easy for him to imitate Vince Carter’s epic Olympic dunk.
Meet 8-year old Stevo Poulin. He’s the 2010 Brute National Champion. He’s strong, but that’s not the only reason he’s champ. His skill and technique make him an absolute blast to watch.
It’s hard enough to balance a soccer ball on your head without dropping it. Try doing that while climbing up a lamp post, then switch to your feet in mid-air like this amazing acrobat.
We think there’s room for one more, but Johnny Mac and Alex Tanney may want to step off after checking out long snapper Zach Enyeart’s accuracy in this trick shot compilation. (Thanks Nate!)
Want to play when your buddies aren’t around? You could always practice on the Kinect or Wii – or you could go up against iPong, the robotic ping pong machine, which can fire 12 to 70 balls-per-minute.
Check out Andy Roddick winning the Memphis ATP 500 final on a dramatic championship point diving shot. He calls it the best shot he’s ever hit in his life – what do you think? (Thanks, Bjorn!)
We can’t understand a word Monmouth QB Alex Tanney is saying in this video, but his throwing accuracy speaks for itself. We still can’t believe he hit those goal post uprights. Look out Johnny Mac.
We’ve seen the cryptic trailer for Robert Rodriguez’ big-budget short, and now we’ve got the full 5+ minute clip, with an epic battle between Kobe and Kanye, and just a little Nike product placement.
The Wavegarden is a safe surfing environment perfect for people of all ages, fitness levels, and skills and is ideal for introducing the sport of surfing to those who do not have access to waves.
The Art of Flight is an epic love letter to snowboarding, featuring pro athletes in remote locations; outstanding camera work makes us feel like we’re right there with them. (Thanks Zach!)
Stand in the center of a massive dodgeball fight thanks to a 360-degree camera placed smackdab in the middle of over 1000 balls hurled between students at the University of Alberta, Edmonton.
Flyweight boxer Usman “Uzzy” Ahmed wins the prize for the best boxing entrance of all time. Unfortunately, it appears his showmanship far outweighs his abilities in the ring.
The ultra-light Audi Carbon Ski concept is coming soon; the skis have a wooden core sandwiched by layers of aluminum and titanium and covered in carbon fiber, making them more rigid and agile.
Some might say UConn Football player Johnny McEntee is a big showoff, doing trick shots in the offseason. Others might say a lot of the stuff he does is staged or fake, but we say it’s just fun.
Here’s Josh Tranby and the Red Bull Winch crew in Tomah, Wisconsin, performing a visually stunning wakeboarding session in a cranberry bog. Yes, you read that right. Who knew? (Thanks Tommy!)
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