ZIMMY Going BIG, Farewell Viper!

[egbrig]

I think the pic speaks for itself. This is Zimmy competing on a Stock Stroke TPE powered Viper.
Sadly, the boat took on water and went down later. Still no word on it but I think the pic is a great tribute to its passing.

 

[txsuperjetfreak96]

I heard about that, definitely sucks. Was it his personal boat


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[speedysprocket]

That was his boat, and the hull was already sold to someone over there...

 

[DAG]

huge balllllllz

 

[Quinc]

You took a picture of your computer screen!

 

[egbrig]

No, I didn't. The pic was sent over from France, I think off a photographers pic compilation.

 

[speedysprocket]

Another ski lost- who's donating what? I got him on a flywheel, and luckily he took my pump out before the event and I still have it for him!

 

[Ducky]

Another ski lost- who's donating what? I got him on a flywheel, and luckily he took my pump out before the event and I still have it for him!

Im sure I can drum up some bars to send that way if thats what it comes to.

 

[scottie mac]

I can't believe he lost the ski. Such a good dude, too.

SM

 

[VXSXH20]

Any update on the search efforts? or is it long gone.

 

[Big Kahuna]

That sucks......... But still blows my mind about lack of foam being used............ Guess call me A-Hole.. Have a hard time donating parts that cost me money on something that could have been prevented........ Its one thing if a ski gets away from you and heavy surf and the tide takes it. Its another when it sinks.

 

[Bobert540]

That sucks......... But still blows my mind about lack of foam being used............ Guess call me A-Hole.. Have a hard time donating parts that cost me money on something that could have been prevented........ Its one thing if a ski gets away from you and heavy surf and the tide takes it. Its another when it sinks.

It always boggles my mind that the extra 5lbs or so in foam is sacrificed on many $15k+ skis....

 

[ocdfreeride]

RIP....that sucks Zimmy sorry to hear.

 

[Nottjbarlow]

I've had to wrap my life jacket around a ski to keep it from sinking....

 

[crazy4sand]

I've had to wrap my life jacket around a ski to keep it from sinking....

Now that's dedication

 

[Nottjbarlow]

Now that's dedication

You gotta do what you gotta do but its more of a sickness.... I'm sure most of you understand

 

[ridetrp]

That sucks......... But still blows my mind about lack of foam being used............ Guess call me A-Hole.. Have a hard time donating parts that cost me money on something that could have been prevented........ Its one thing if a ski gets away from you and heavy surf and the tide takes it. Its another when it sinks.

Did you happen to see the surf or tide in Portugal? Looked pretty big. It kind of blows my mind that in this small of an industry the IFWA is the only legit organized international freeride tour in the world and yet rescue service is still lacking I've heard mixed things about who actually hires the rescue crew,regardless of foam no foam hood on or off with a heat of 2 riders there are 2 rescue sitdowns its only common sense for each rescue person to stay glued to that rider and respond immediately.

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[XJCrawler]

Did you happen to see the surf or tide in Portugal? Looked pretty big. It kind of blows my mind that in this small of an industry the IFWA is the only legit organized international freeride tour in the world and yet rescue service is still lacking I've heard mixed things about who actually hires the rescue crew,regardless of foam no foam hood on or off with a heat of 2 riders there are 2 rescue sitdowns its only common sense for each rescue person to stay glued to that rider and respond immediately.

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A ski with no foam can sink in seconds, wouldn't matter what rescue crew is there

 

[ridetrp]

Right... but it was floating more than a few seconds

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[DAG]

i'm sure someone has a video