Robbie Maddison – Motorcycle Ski Jump

Robbie Maddison jumps off a ski ramp going 71 mph for a distance of 374 feet in latest stunt.

Enjoy!

A jump for the record books, Robbie “Maddo” Maddison also known as the modern-day Evel Knievel attempts yet another death defying aerial feat-as he takes over the Utah Olympic Park in Park City, Utah, a setting that is more improbable, and impressive, than ever. “Maddo” teamed with Skullcandy and Red Bull Media House’s On Any Sunday, The Next Chapter to show the world what it truly means to DROP IN.

DETAILS:
Speed at launch: 71 MPH
Jump Distance: 114 Meters / 374 Ft
Vertical Drop: 185 Ft / 18 ½ stories [World Record]

 

Robbie Maddison - Motorcycle Ski Jump

 

Custom Carved Gourds

The gourd as a creation of Fine Art.

Eagle Gourd

Marilyn Sunderlin, an artist in Utah, takes dried gourds and turns them into colorful sculptures:

I carve the gourds with a high-speed carving/engraving tool that is powered by compressed air, which I purchased from Profitable Hobbies for the fine detail carving. I purchased the Optima II Plus carving tool from Treeline (The Woodcarvers Specialist), for larger and faster cuts. I can purchase different size burrs for both tools, so I can carve a wide variety of textures on my gourds. […]

My favorite medium is oils, because they stay moist longer and allows more flexibility in blending the colors. I also use acrylics and wood stains. I have tried dyes, but prefer the wood stains to dyes. I use the acrylics for the inside of the gourd because it is so porous. Remember to use a wood sealer first on all carved areas before painting. This will help the paint to stay its true color.

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