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: Metz did not use a foam pit. He owns the
: Palace Jump.
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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKLwxYz7oe8
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: Since we're on trips down memory lane (good
: trips) I just wanted to clarify one already
: discussed topic. Mike Metzger did a backflip
: over the fountains of around 125'. Not 40'
: as previously stated.
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: http://inventors.about.com/od/wackypatents/ig/guinness-book-of-records/Longest-Motorcycle-Jump.htm#step-heading
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: Mike - Yeah Robbie came up short . Used the
: wrong gearing so he could'nt get the speed
: up . Gary had to make a right hand turn at
: about 75 MPH on a dirt bike. They actually
: had to make an asphalt berm . Gary DOES fall
: into the Ramp -Ramp cat. Only recently has
: he stooped using one. Evel coming up short
: was not the whole reason he crashed , The
: safety deck failing was the biggest factor .
: Altough he goes over the bars he first goes
: back from then rear wheel hitting the edge
: of the Landing ramp . Hit's the Chute Box
: Then over the bars. Mike had to do only
: about 40+ to make it
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: I don't consider it significant since I'm
: sure it was a Red Bull well choreographed
: foam pit suspended harness well practiced
: stunt...not seat of the pants make it or
: break it daredevil act.
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