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They call it the "Big !1"

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Old 18-08-2008, 11:09 PM   #1
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They call it the "Big !1"

Another from Blackpool...................I tried this once and spend the next few days with sore shoulders from hanging on for my life

Anyway......again taken with a Canon A590IS compact.....



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Old 18-08-2008, 11:30 PM   #2
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Re: They call it the "Big !1"

Nice composition.
I remember riding this when I was about 18. That first drop was just long enough for me to think "I'm going to die", but mercifully short enough for me to not cack myself. Some serious Gs in the turns and ups and downs as I recall though.
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Old 19-08-2008, 6:15 AM   #3
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Re: They call it the "Big !1"

Well I must say .. there is no way on this earth I would ever get on that thing.
Just looking at the picture makes me feel ill ... (nothing to do with your photography technique by the way).
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Old 19-08-2008, 6:59 AM   #4
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Re: They call it the "Big !1"

Nice shot.

When I look at that pic, I can't believe I've actually been on that thing! I remember feeling quite uncomfortable on the climb up to that first drop - it's seriously high! The rest of the ride isn't too bad IMO.
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Old 19-08-2008, 6:41 PM   #5
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Thx for the comments...

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Old 19-08-2008, 7:36 PM   #6
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Re: They call it the "Big !1"

I remember thinking what the hell am I doing here on our way to the top. What a drop fantastic went on it first year it opened dunno if I would be brave enough again.
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Old 19-08-2008, 8:21 PM   #7
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Re: They call it the "Big !1"

[QUOTE=hilly10;7569236]I remember thinking what the hell am I doing here on our way to the top. What a drop fantastic went on it first year it opened dunno if I would be brave enough again.[/QUOT

Me too mate........getting way to old for that stuff........relegated to taking photo's of it!! Still........

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