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: Well said. Those who didn't like him are sure
: to say he quit and left unfinished business.
: I don't think he knew the red tape
: roadblocks to his intended 2 final stunts.
: They were both (Wembley and Snake River)
: tremendous financial obstacles also at a
: time when thrill shows are no longer a
: "Thrill" to the masses when they
: compare them to some New Year's eve stunts.
: Sure enjoyed watching him for a number of
: years. Wish he would come out with a DVD of
: his big jumps. I have EK's Greatest Hits and
: still enjoy watching it occaisionally.
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: Great choice! People can think what they
: want
: but, I can't think of any other jumpers that
: had as much showmanship as the Knievels.
: Robbie could work the crowd as good as his
: dad which is saying alot. He had some
: mishaps early in his career but, went on to
: really hone his skill of ramp to ramp
: jumping. He could routinely jump 180 to 200
: feet ramp to ramp as good or better than
: anyone and he could do it over and over
: again. Just my opinion.
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