Did anyone catch Pastrana's double flip?

[Cliffy777]

Anyone else catch Travis Pastrana pull a double back flip on his motorcycle to win the Best Trick competition at the X games last night?
Omigod it was way cool. I got so worked up I woke up the dog. Waaaay cool!
(He had on lots of safety gear, they showed him putting on a double layer of body armor back stage.)
The other competitors were pulling off some great stunts and he pretty much had to pull off a double to win the event.

Here is a video of him practicing it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62q7b2n3Zik&search=backflip

[mikeinpittsburgh]

Thats was crazy
Very cool indeed

[Mar]

Yes! It was awesome!

[manicmechanic]

I remember when I believe it was Corey Hart did the first backflip. I also remember watching Travis a couple years ago ending his presentation by launching himself and bike into the nearby water. The "boss" (shop owner) has met Travis, and he seems like a very personable guy, but watch him when he really gets focused.

[ooweel]

YEP! Saw it and stored it in the memory bank with full video access! Or as long as my memory still works! As an old duffer as myself. Never thought I would see this day! Very COOL! :brad

00weel

[jshuck]

better yet was the 1st place finish in the rally car event and Colin McRae's roll over and a continue for 2nd. Colin was leading till the last jump and turn..

[ooweel]

Today he couldnt finish the free style, altho he won. Didnt do the last ride due to walking and twisting his knee! Does all that fantastic riding and has to deal with a knee that just with the wrong movement and its limp time. 9 surgeries they said??? WOW! Very impressive rider! I figure it will be awhile till someone competes at this level.

.o2

[BradfordBenn]

I just wish they showed other sports.