Unfortunately, Dan & Gee Atherton both dropped out of the finals. Dan after hurting his ankles throughout practice and qualifying. Gee after crashing hard on a step down and dislocating his shoulder. That was a real shame as he had carved out a mammoth line that was not only massive but also required some mega precise riding.
from Pink Bike Gee Atherton: gets the award for bad luck, 5 minutes before runs were supposed to start the World champ went down on the slowest part of his line. He separated his shoulder. Dan Atherton was already sitting out. So both Athertons did not start in the finals.
and then under that vid is vaderhams 3rd place run then kurt sorge 2nd and brandon semenuk 1st. Its a shame gee didnt enter , i was looking foarward to watching him ride.
That is just insane that pic, the thought of even attempting to hit that is bad enough, let alone to attempt a super can off it!! What an amazing event though, let's just hope it happens again next year!
yep. thats me sold on how strong the new session 88 is................... and did anyone notice how long vanderham was in the air before he started the suicide. twas mental, i tell you, mental.