Hooked on Making Vids

New Video.... I'm hooked!

seriously, I can't get enough of my GoPro.  I have so much footage already that I don't know where to start.  So, naturally i went back to my favorite gig of the Summer.  It was a lot of trial, error and straight up time to make it to 59' 2" on that darn 1/4pipe .... And about exactly the same amount of mental effort went into editing this video up.  I know its a bit cheeseball, but I'm happy with it.  Let me know what you think!..

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 http://www.vimeo.com/1614790

One Crazy Summer!

No time to start chatting, but I was messing around on a flight the other day and made this little poster up.  I figure its a good stall tactic!  I think the term "One Crazy Summer" sums it up. Also, take a gander at this link to see the progress of the GoPro Hero cam.  I'm having so much fun with the thing! http://www.vimeo.com/1518764

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OVERWHELMED

Wow....... Thats really all I can say right now.  It's been a week and a half since the Red Bull Experiment and it seems like I haven't found a second to rest (besides my 20 hours of travel to and from Madrid for the Red Bull X-Fighters).  X-Games is in a week and a half and I am entered in 3 events; Best Whip, Step-Up and Speed & Style.  I have been working my butt off.  Thanks to my mechanic Andy Dalton, aka Drinky B, things are going way smoother than previous episodes of me multitasking myself into insanity.  

I guess I'm still on cloud nine a bit from the experiment on July 11th.  The night went 100% perfect as far as the ride went.  I do wish my little guys could have been there, but it wasn't in the cards I guess.....  The coolest thing to me besides going way past my projected goal, was that it actually went exactly like I had envisioned time and time over again in my head.  

I have to make sure and say thanks to Red Bull for making this a reality and all of the crew that did a killer and reliable job on Set-up.  From Dane Herron industries, Freeride Technology, Jack Murphy Productions, the 20k+ fans and locals that I hope are now fans and even to the cute little Red Bull girlies running around breaking hearts and pumping up the product.  Thank for your support and hard work to make things go off absolutely perfect.

RR

Obama Supports Renner

Throttle Entertainment vid

Red Bull You Tube Vid

GoPro Hero Cam!!!!!! 

Preppin up for the BIG SHOW!

Well, I'm only 3 nights out from what will possibly be one of the biggest nights of my career.

I guess I'm getting a little nervous now.  I've been to the venue and scoped out the build.  I'm totally blown away at how massive this ramp looks on the Santa Monica Pier!  This is totally right up Red Bulls alley when it comes to uniqueness and superior commitment to a project.  I'm in awe that all of this is based around me.  

All in all though, I am super exited to make history Friday night.  

I've attached a personal teaser video that I though yallz might enjoy.  It's from my 2nd to last practice session.  FYI, the last practice session went even better!

Big thanks to the entire squad for making this Experiment happen, especially with such a short notice!

Wish me some luck already!

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Into Africa

It's been a wild Summer so far.  Between the preparation for the Red Bull Experiment on July 11th and X-Fighters Texas (which has come and gone with a so/so performance on my part), I decided to stick to my word and head down to South Africa for the biggest FMX show ever brought to the original "Dirty South".  Besides getting sick and having to ride a sub-par bike, i was pumped on the Masters of Dirt show and the people of South Africa.

My good friend Jason "Party" Moriarty led the show as well as the babysitting club for all of us foreigners.  As you can probably see by the pics, the Safari was the highlight!  By some coincidence, we lucked out and got a private tour by the "Lion Park" park Ranger.  I'm pretty darn busy catching up since the trip, so I can't go on and on, but hopefully the pics help tell the story.

Until next time.. RR Out!

Putting in the work.

It's a good feeling to put in some hard work and long hours.  Honestly, in all of my years of FMX, I haven't really applied myself to much of a training program.  As of the last couple weeks, I can no longer say that.  I have been on my bike(s) putting in a lot of time and effort for this Summer.  The cat has been out of the bag for a while now as to the fact that I am retiring from FMX comps and my goal is to go out on a good note.  To me, that doest mean by winning, just by putting in a solid ride and Entertaining the fans like I always have tried to do.  

The Summer has arrived quick.  And with this busy and hectic schedule, I suppose it will come and go really fast.  Even when the Fall comes around, I have a pretty busy itinerary.  Thats not a bad thing I guess.  Minus the fact that I miss some quality time with my Kids, it is always good to have some job security, especially in this day and age.  its crazy out there.  I hope one day my little guys realize that.

So I'll wrap it up I guess.  I've got an early morning and a hectic few days ahead of me before I head to Texas for the first ever Red Bull X-Fighters in the USA!  look out Summer, here I come!

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