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    Alfred Forns
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    Number two on this series but do have four in between the first and this one. The other just shows the rider bringing his arms up and relaxing for the ride.

    Here he is close to the edge of the track were things change and we usually have problems. If you are carrying lots of speed into the curve is possible to catch the side and flip violently .... next frame ..... Interesting to note all is taking place at snails pace and usually can tell every little detail of the crash !!! I can recall lots of them !!!

    btw all the principle for bird photography apply also Most other doing the track were standing and aiming down, I was sitting low by some tires used for protection ... bike did not get close to me.

    Comments welcome and much appreciated

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    Incredible catch Alfred... As one who is "wait(ing) for the deceleration to take place." :eek: It's hard to have the presence of mind to relax, not put your arms or legs out etc.etc.

    Did you... or perhaps I should say... When did you make the decision to stay focused on the bike and not the rider?

    "I can recall lots of them !!!"

    You used to race? Or you've photographed many races?

    Very cool image Alfred! Hope you post the others....

    Steve

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    Alfred Forns
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    Raced but took pics when the bike or me were not working :)

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    Judy Lynn Malloch
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    The timing for this capture could not have been better but was he alright after such a fall???? Great image Alfred.

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    Alfred Forns
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    The ones that you get hurt are high sides Loose the rear by over spinning or braking and rather than going with it you let go of the brake/back of the gas and the rear tire gets traction ..... shifts and you are thrown way up in the air More often than not there will be some significant injuries

    He was fine for this one and continued racing on the spare bikes !!!

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    Axel Hildebrandt
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    Hard to imagine he continued after that fall.

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    Steve Wheeler
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    Leathers, back plates, helmuts... It's not the slides as Alfred said. It's the highsides or "Quick stops" that end up in the hospital.

    That's a cool shot Alfred. Neat you used to race too!

    Steve

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    Nothing like knowing how to survive a crash.
    At what speed Al?
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    Alfred Forns
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    Not all that fast the entry speed for that curve is just over a hundred and lots of room to slide by the time you hit the grass your not going that fast !!!!

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    Now I miss not having my Yamaha R6!! That thing handled like no other bike I've ever owned.
    Nice images, Al! Post more when you can!

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    Alfred Forns
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    Sweet bike Mike !!! Will post the next of the slide tonight !!!

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    Roman Kurywczak
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    Quote Originally Posted by Alfred Forns View Post
    Not all that fast the entry speed for that curve is just over a hundred and lots of room to slide by the time you hit the grass your not going that fast !!!!
    Ok Alfred.........speaking as a guy who has had two street accidents...........it's good to know that "just over a hundred" entry speed for a curve isn't that fast!!! I do realize that the gear is much different than street.........but my road rash was just from a 35mph slide............at 100mph.........that 1/2 inch grass becomes the biggest speed bump in the world! Glad to hear the gear is working and the guy walked away. It's probably not his first! Very nice angle BTW!

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    Julie Kenward
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    Love the image Al but if the same rules apply for this as for bird photography then I'm afraid I have to dock you for the head angle. :D:D:D

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    Alfred Forns
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    ...... good one Jules :D:D:D

    Roman you can and I have gotten road rash even wearing leathers Does get very hot !!!

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    Steve Wheeler
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    That's pretty funny Jules....

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    Maxis Gamez
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    Cool stuff Al.

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    Jason Vaclavek
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    That's a horrible situation, but it is a really cool photograph!

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    George DeCamp
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    Al this is awesome! I love the fact the focus is on the bike, not even sure why it just looks cool. You did stuff like this? You are even crazier than I thought! *lol* Good for you!!!

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