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Offline montmil

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Lost focus
« on: August 13, 2013, 07:51:05 AM »


OK, It's a staged photo from some Scandinavian blog, but it's kinda funny.

The bike is equipped as a stunta and was likely gently laid down prior to the second shutter release. The rider is doing his flip routine as the girl strolls along what is a highly suspect "road".

Still, I appreciate the performance art effort. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

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Offline Matt Chapter

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Re: Lost focus
« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2013, 09:40:42 AM »
looks like some stills from this video..

watch it if you hate your tires!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20XsaHpRQC8

Thought for sure I'd seen a small clip of that in some commercial, but.. who knows?
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Offline montmil

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Re: Lost focus
« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2013, 11:26:00 AM »
You be right, Matt. Hadn't seen the vid but it is an obvious setup.

What I can't get into is that silly car drifting "competition". Tire manufacturers are picking up the tabs for rubber but since the global economic meltdown, the market for rice "tuner" parts has totally collapsed.

So who is the target market for this drifting thing?
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Offline Matt Chapter

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Re: Lost focus
« Reply #3 on: August 14, 2013, 10:41:48 AM »
I thought the target market was obvious?

Guys (People?) who like female butts in short jean shorts?

I was impressed with the rider's skill at controlling that pitbike, but I certainly don't have much interest in buying one... where do you put the 12 pack of beer?

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