Chris Akrigg: Step by Step

by Scott Secco
Jan 23, 2012 at 8:39

So this video is a little update on my progress. Its been a tough time since my accident but I feel I'm finally starting to get somewhere. I know it's not the best riding I've ever done but it's where I'm at at the moment, like I say in the vid I'm not 100 percent but I will get there and I can't wait to be back to full strength.


Thanks for all the support people, I will be back....
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flag cydaps (Jan 23, 2012 at 8:53)
 Good to see Chris back on a bike, it's a shocking accident that could have been so much worse....
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flag PoMiT (Jan 23, 2012 at 9:16)
 He gets a full recovery, build his bike and go out to shred some trials! what a boss
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flag Jiffla (Jan 23, 2012 at 9:56)
 he's the definition of dedicated. True Inspiration.
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flag freelifenride (Jan 23, 2012 at 10:44)
 love it how he does the edits aswell
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flag airbornmtnbiker (Jan 23, 2012 at 12:35)
 Keep it up Chris! Soon you'll be the one leading the dog around the trails
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flag KevSong (Jan 23, 2012 at 18:36)
 Chubawamba-Tubthumping
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flag epicmountainvideo (Jan 23, 2012 at 19:48)
 love how you can tell he had a LOT of time on his hands !!! sick edit
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flag jizsplatt (Jan 24, 2012 at 6:00)
 Sweet insight. Love the intro music too, reminds me of something from when I was young, juts can't remember what...........
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flag timfrancis (Jan 24, 2012 at 6:09)
 What a champ. All the best for the recovery!
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flag Agent0range (Jan 24, 2012 at 7:30)
 @ Jizsplatt. Your thinking of Hartbeat the kids art show on BBC with Tony Hart.
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flag jizsplatt (Jan 24, 2012 at 7:32)
 Cheers man, I have been racking my brain cell for the last couple of hours trying to remember.
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flag zx2cow (Jan 23, 2012 at 9:02)
 You don't often see the biker chasing the dog! haha

Welcome back Chris! It's always good to see riders make a full recovery.
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flag simzz (Jan 23, 2012 at 9:31)
 The dog kept looking back as if to say 'catch up' haha. But so glad he's back after what could of been the end of riding. Can't wait for the usual amazing edits of his to come back
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flag cedrico (Jan 23, 2012 at 10:32)
 what kind of dog is that?
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flag jclnv (Jan 23, 2012 at 10:42)
 Boarder Collie. Basically a black and white wolf.
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flag brooce (Jan 23, 2012 at 10:42)
 A clever one, I guess - he knew the trail well enough to run before Chris Big Grin I'm glad of his comeback too and waiting to see more sick videos with him!
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flag JamisJammer95 (Jan 23, 2012 at 12:41)
 That dog is awesome!!
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flag redshoseme (Jan 25, 2012 at 13:23)
 We need to invent a bike based on how dog runs cuz that dog just won the race. Razz
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flag bradwalton Plus (Jan 23, 2012 at 9:09)
 So great to see you back Chris! You're far ahead of the curve in your recovery.
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flag ashfanman (Jan 23, 2012 at 9:48)
 "like I say in the vid I'm not 100 percent but I will get there and I can't wait to be back to full strength."

Even at 50 percent he's still better than most! Such a skillful rider - great to see him on the way back.
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flag taletotell (Jan 24, 2012 at 18:53)
 my favorite
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flag lumberjerk (Jan 23, 2012 at 9:28)
 rad edit, makes me proud to be on a 'goose! It's awesome that companies will stick with athletes during major injuries like this, even when you're supporting such an awesome athlete as Chris. Really inspiring - good luck man!
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flag austom (Jan 23, 2012 at 21:54)
 great to see mongoose still being the main sponsor. Chris has definitely changed my perception of the brand.
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flag DeepInTheForest (Jan 23, 2012 at 9:30)
 Great to see you back Chris. Your edits are still one of my favorite ones to watch. I liken your style of work to a talented self-produced, singer, songwriter musician that plays really awesome music that keeps changing the game. Cheers.
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flag DirtyDee (Jan 23, 2012 at 17:13)
 I like this analogy.
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flag shishka (Jan 23, 2012 at 9:51)
 Ya good to see chris on the bike. I have same injury and hardware that chris have after seeing his xray. Keep chuggin away next season we back in action. This is one of the worst injuries a rider could ever have.
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flag iamwho (Jan 23, 2012 at 8:54)
 woah, truely inspirational i say
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flag wopsyprophet (Jan 23, 2012 at 16:29)
 Inspired me to make my first comment on Pinkbike. I'm sitting around with a broken fibula from a failed creek crossing. Keep up the hard work Chris. Your vid lifted my spirits, I'll be back as well!
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flag tylerthegiant (Jan 24, 2012 at 20:09)
 i broke my femur 3 years ago now. man not that long ago when i think about it. but anyways broke it in a car crash. felt tingly when i felt snap when it was time to get out it hurt so f*cking bad. i wanted to know what a broken bone felt like but not that one. i trip on a curb and i want to cry. this was my my junior year of high school. i was bummed out i couldn't skateboard or snowboard any more. but i always liked riding my bmx bike, didn't hurt. then senior year me and my busy got in to cyclocross and mountain biking. made my leg so much stronger. but when some time running up stairs in cyclocross my leg kinda gives out a lil.

but any way femur breaks suck. you don't walk the same after words
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flag morpheous (Jan 23, 2012 at 10:03)
 Good to see his recovery, and even better to see trails being used in their natural state in the winter! If we tried that here in the midwestern in the US, we would be arrested by the trail guard/IMBA fanatics. I used to enjoy the technical challenge of a well used trial.
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flag bigburd (Jan 23, 2012 at 11:44)
 Are they really that sanitised over there?
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flag Kitejumping (Jan 23, 2012 at 13:29)
 Very much so. When you are landlocked and have millions of people sharing the same trail system things are different.
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flag lightningskull (Jan 23, 2012 at 8:59)
 This reminds me to do more physio. Good too see you back Chris
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flag andi-social (Jan 23, 2012 at 9:14)
 good to see you back on the bike mate, brutal fall, i have no idea how you kept so calm!
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flag Spazzdick (Jan 23, 2012 at 8:59)
 Quality, good to see you back at it man! Nice wee edit too!
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flag pichon (Jan 23, 2012 at 10:50)
 Chris is definitely a down to earth, no bullshit legend - and it's brilliant to see him back on the bike where he belongs....good man Chris!!!
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flag njhop (Jan 23, 2012 at 16:58)
 great to see akkrig back out there! I love that he rides mongoose too, great company.
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flag timmyisasleep (Jan 23, 2012 at 10:00)
 i want a dog to go biking with...
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flag T10irons (Jan 23, 2012 at 10:57)
 As Fuzzy Hall once said "Get loose on a Goose"!!
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flag trimakas (Jan 24, 2012 at 8:59)
 Absolutely stoked to see this positive guy back on a bike and already shredding. And that's what you get when you are dedicated to rehab...
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flag luigi (Jan 23, 2012 at 21:40)
 Nice, amazing to see someone come back from a shattered femur, that shit is crazy. Also was anyone else impressed with how well that dog shreds!
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flag eewrie (Jan 23, 2012 at 15:56)
 Good to see Chris back on his bike. Can't wait till he's back at full strength his videos never ever bore me.
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flag Carnival (Jan 23, 2012 at 14:34)
 Epic dog.

Nice to see Chris riding again
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flag Saxenalilhelperwc0708pete (Jan 23, 2012 at 14:31)
 Special Human, Super Human, more power to ya, the most entertaining personality in mountain bike and arguebly the most gifted.
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flag Daemongrad (Jan 23, 2012 at 13:21)
 Sick recovery Chris... that fall woulda ousted a lesser man. Your "not at 100%" is about how I ride all the time, lol... Keep it up man!
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flag IllestT (Jan 23, 2012 at 11:18)
 That dog is a frickin rocket!
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flag tom-towers (Jan 23, 2012 at 10:28)
 hahahahh at 41 seconds it says gash on the tail of the helicopter
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flag demoneil (Jan 23, 2012 at 9:42)
 Legend!! Awsome trail dog!!
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flag wheel-addict (Jan 23, 2012 at 9:17)
 You've made amazing progress already given what happened. You're an inspiration!
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flag nightmareterror (Jan 23, 2012 at 11:54)
 Hahah this was entertaining. Glad you hear you're taking it one day at a time dude!
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flag yelyayan1976 (Jan 23, 2012 at 11:52)
 I am glad you are back Chris, been waiting for your recovery pal....Good to see you riding again!!!
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flag sax117 (Jan 24, 2012 at 0:09)
 well done mate, it takes balls to get back on a bike after that sort of accident
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flag aljoburr (Jan 23, 2012 at 9:50)
 Good to see you back on bike! Would you like a sealed drive for winter riding? keep you chain nice and clean!!
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flag wesdadude (Jan 24, 2012 at 19:08)
 he looks a bit stretched out on those bars, they seem a little too wide for him.
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flag Nkevin90 (Jan 23, 2012 at 9:33)
 Definitely great to see one of my all-time favorite riders back on the bike.
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flag gman-davison (Jan 23, 2012 at 13:06)
 Qualiteee Chris, looking forward to some Akrigg action... mountain bike videos!
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flag skid (Jan 23, 2012 at 20:38)
 Awesome to see him back on the bike! don't forget to take it easy, can't push the recovery to much!
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flag buffalolee (Jan 23, 2012 at 18:23)
 so happy for your comeback! your way of riding is so inspirational to me. you are my hero!
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flag JonathanCarre (Jan 23, 2012 at 9:20)
 Great to see you back in the saddle Chris. Recovery looks to be going well.
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flag Joeysolo (Jan 23, 2012 at 9:13)
 add my wrist broken last summer, now i m back on bike too, falling, jumping .. what else?
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flag bikerdude171 (Jan 25, 2012 at 11:30)
 good to see you back on the bike chris and all the best for a speedy recovery
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flag SwitchbakLtd (Jan 24, 2012 at 1:04)
 Great to see you getting stronger Chris. Keep it up & very soon you'll be back at that rock!
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flag WAKIdesigns (Jan 23, 2012 at 10:59)
 That's what I call Nu-school XC! Awesome vid! The crash on the other hand, holy mother of free market...
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flag dirtbagluvin (Jan 24, 2012 at 10:16)
 Great to see you back in the saddle!!! Keep your chin up, your legs spinning, and that comedic wit flowing!!! Cheers!!!
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flag automaticLongman Plus (Jan 23, 2012 at 8:58)
 Yeahhh! He's back!!
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flag freirider (Jan 23, 2012 at 9:47)
 Even at your worst. You still ride better than most of us.
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flag haniffJ (Jan 23, 2012 at 9:03)
 Good Luck having fun this year
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flag MtBxKinG (Jan 23, 2012 at 9:53)
 What an awesome dog haha! Its great to see you making a comeback, best of luck sir!
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flag bigoMk (Jan 24, 2012 at 6:49)
 Man I love this story! Missed your clips with mongoose bikes and great dog coach Big Grin. Cried a bit also Big Grin
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flag nikoniko (Jan 24, 2012 at 4:35)
 RideOn!
Its great to see your back in action.
Step by step you'll become stronger and stronger.
Stupendous video!
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flag CaptainKavo (Jan 24, 2012 at 2:16)
 Great to see Chris back on a bike. Forgot how much I love his videos...keep it up!!!
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flag slowrider998 (Jan 24, 2012 at 16:52)
 Great news Chris
Anyone know what Jacket he was wearing?He sat on it when he got in the van?
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flag wbennett24 (Jan 24, 2012 at 2:59)
 Inspirational rider... Cant wait to see what happens when he gets back up to full strength. Chris: Yurralegend!
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flag Alexdeg (Jan 24, 2012 at 3:01)
 Happy to see the Man back in the saddle! I ll be back this spring too, after 2 years off. I ve missed the mud!
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flag OTehNoes (Jan 23, 2012 at 17:45)
 Am I the only one who noticed the woman had the voice of a man at 0:55? Eek
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flag synaptonaut (Jan 23, 2012 at 19:50)
 haha, I think that's just the way the interview was cut...with the guy there actually being the voice you hear.
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flag OTehNoes (Jan 24, 2012 at 4:17)
 I tried to tell myself that but watch her lips match it perfectly lol
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flag santacruz18 (Jan 23, 2012 at 17:55)
 Mega like. Keep on chris....
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flag usadt (Jan 24, 2012 at 18:26)
 Chris keeps rock the mountain~!!
good to see him back
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flag audric (Jan 24, 2012 at 16:40)
 that's good to see you on the bike
slowly but SURELY!!!!
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flag Tomerc (Jan 25, 2012 at 7:37)
 What a Border Collie:-)))) Coooool
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flag metalarc (Jan 23, 2012 at 20:56)
 his bushy little friend is just the cutest ever!!! Big Grin
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flag colinoczech (Jan 23, 2012 at 11:22)
 yeah dude! you're on the right way - good luck!
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flag benjiscott82 (Jan 23, 2012 at 9:11)
 awesome, good work lad!!!
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flag vitulinu (Jan 23, 2012 at 9:41)
 I´m just like that brow, recoverin' n' ridin'
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flag pinkbull (Jan 23, 2012 at 9:14)
 great to see you back but put the poor dog in the front for the journey home mate
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flag pegglet (Jan 23, 2012 at 10:41)
 i feel all warm inside ! The king is dead, long live the king etc......
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flag octalex1 (Jan 23, 2012 at 11:58)
 what?
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flag mikeyk (Jan 23, 2012 at 16:39)
 such a boss.
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flag caiocrz (Jan 23, 2012 at 10:13)
 Keep it up man...you are a true inspiration.
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flag slowrider998 (Jan 23, 2012 at 9:17)
 welcome back chris!!!!
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flag Deavilish (Jan 23, 2012 at 15:28)
 Nice work chris keep up the progress!
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flag JonathanTeas (Jan 23, 2012 at 15:53)
 "I will be back...." With weaponds?
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flag mtbdriver (Jan 23, 2012 at 10:25)
 YEAH! Finally you're back man! So good to see this!
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flag teapea (Jan 23, 2012 at 14:39)
 awesome, good luck with the recovery
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flag dfiler (Jan 23, 2012 at 13:22)
 Glad to see Chris back on a bike!
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flag Piks-Liks (Jan 23, 2012 at 16:17)
 awesome
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flag UweapEmil (Jan 23, 2012 at 10:07)
 Marvelous Soundtrack
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flag octalex1 (Jan 23, 2012 at 9:36)
 this guy is a boss http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOojiUHrDNY
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flag bonash (Jan 24, 2012 at 12:31)
 Bentornato!
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flag GermanyFreeride (Jan 23, 2012 at 10:52)
 good luck!
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flag mrcrazy (Jan 23, 2012 at 23:08)
 RESPECT!!!!
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flag Funkeymonkey12 (Jan 23, 2012 at 12:12)
 LAD.
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flag izzbomb (Jan 26, 2012 at 16:28)
 This dude is Chuck norris!
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flag victorcury0 (Jan 23, 2012 at 11:27)
 it´s crazy !
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flag MTBurned (Jan 23, 2012 at 10:59)
 YEAH!!
Go Chris!
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flag boo86 (Jan 24, 2012 at 0:22)
 Shit !! He really did fall off a cliff !!
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flag madmon (Jan 23, 2012 at 10:31)
 Chuck Norris approved
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flag milfhunter (Jan 23, 2012 at 12:04)
 Yeah, Chris approved Chuck Norris to watch this.

Chris will only ever get back to 100% if he nails his nemesis rock.
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flag madmon (Jan 23, 2012 at 14:10)
 i return to every scene.
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flag drapermetal1 (Jan 23, 2012 at 10:19)
 2 words
Hero
Legend
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