Ahh, but let’s not forget the number of times she had to have busted her ass whilst learning how to do all this.
— ONT WTF (@OntWtf)
Amazing. The union between (wo)man and machine on display here is damned near total, and quite impressive. Take especial note of the scrupulously careful, almost gingerly way she places her feet on the rear pegs as she keeps the front wheel in the air throughout. Hats off to ya, ma’am.
Update! After re-watching it for about the tenth time, I realized there’s another party involved that deserves some kudos: whoever was behind the camera recording it. Always in focus and perfectly framed; steady-handed zoom-ins and -outs; never any shaking, wobbling, or losing track of the subject. This is some incredible stunt-riding and some top-notch lensmanship both, I’d say, a real two-fer.
That headline is an understatement!
true melding of (wo)man and machine there. I can guarantee it came with hours of practice and lots of skin on the pavement…
I’ve always found it amazing how well the human mind/body adapts to the appendages mechanically attached to us. I just started operating a Caterpillar skidsteer my son brought over for a couple weeks. Left and right joysticks for all operations, no use of your feet. 20 minutes and I’m not a pro, but moving quite well. Still getting the bucket tilt backwards, but only when it’s empty 🙂
X2 on the update. Hadn’t thought about the photography itself until you mention it.
She wasn’t much good at stickin’ around, butThat girl could rideShe could ride
She said he road rash was worth it