Cam White: Injury Update May

Well this past week has been absolutely nuts. I have been working 12 hour days for the past 8 days because Lavs drop off decided to get blown over in the hurricane winds we had. After getting a tractor to lift the drop off out of the bushes, cut it into pieces, lift it over the brick wall and then take it to the dump, we then have the problem of building something new and making it work good enough so we can do all the transfers and what not in the yard.

We decided to build and new first jump, so after digging the landing about 10 feet tall and building the take off we realised that we dont have enough room! So we got back on the shovels, trashed the take off and moved the landing 10 feet closer to the old first jumps. We then had the idea to make a ski jump off a 4 foot deck into the landing, so then we would have the room and hopefully the speed.

Well after working for 5 days on the ski jump, it was done and ready to go. Although at 30 feet long we thought we
would struggle for the speed.. So we decided to move it to 26 feet long.

We finished that and it was time to ride it. I only just got my knee brace, so I haven't been on my bike at all since Australia really. We rolled in and hit it and it worked a treat, except for one problem. We didn't get enough speed off the ski jump. So then we decided to build a more mellow take off and push it back to about 28-29 feet long.

So after 8 days of working non-stop, it was go time and would u know it...it finally worked and was dialled. You get just enough speed to clear the ski jump then have all the speed in the world for the rest of the yard. We are all so stoked.

The roll in is dialed now, equipped with some metal stairs and hand rail, nice dark coffee stained wood and big ol' scary looking ski jump. I'm so glad that its finished because I couldnt stand another day out in the sun and heat screwing in screws and changing things to make it work.. I'ts bmx time!

This morning we had our first proper session in the yard. I felt pretty sketchy on my bike trying to get use to this knee brace and riding with no ACL, but it felt amazing to be back on my bike cutting laps. I loved every moment of my sketchy-ness and im just hoping the wind stays away so we can session this arvo.

Next monday we're off to Woodward to try some stunts out in the foam and then it will almost be time for Stomping Ground... Can't wait.

Check out the pics of the roll in from fall to rise again.

Cheers.
Cam W.
 

• By Allan H