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Have You Seen This? World's first BMX triple front flip
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We've seen the BMX quad back flip, the biggest jump in action sports history and even a double back flip on a motorcycle. Now, the Nitro Circus gives us the world's first BMX triple front flip. - photo by John Clyde
John Clyde
KSL.com
Published: Oct 14, 2015, 4:49 PM


BONKERS TOWN Those of us on the Have You Seen This team love the Nitro Circus. Don't believe us? Well, take a look at this, and this, and this. Told you. We dig these crazy cats.

Well, in addition to all this madness, here's one more insane stunt, the world's first BMX triple front flip.

Nitro Circus athletes Ryan Williams and Andrew Ahumada jumped on their BMX bikes and launched off a giant ramp in hopes of being the first person to land a triple front flip. Attempt after attempt was made until Ryan Williams finally stuck the landing and became the world's first.

Now, I don't want to take anything away from Williams, but I think I was actually the first to pull this trick off. Granted it wasn't on purpose, but still. When I was about 9 years old I was headed down Glider Lane in Sandy, Utah, on my Huffy. It was neon green and the object of desire of most of the neighborhood.

About halfway down the hill I got curious and wondered what sound I could make if I rubbed my shoe on my tire. I did so, got an interesting sound and my inquisitive noggin decided to push it a little further. "What will it sound like if I rub my shoe on my spokes?"

An interesting question, but a terrible decision. My foot got caught in the spokes and I did three complete front flips and landed on my tires. I wasn't on my seat and my tires weren't on the road, but rather I was literally on top of my tires as my Huffy laid on its side.

Mine wasn't as pretty, but I think I deserve some credit.

Back to the professionals. It was cool to hear Williams say he thought of their recently departed friend Erik Roner just before the jump. That was heartbreaking news and it was cool to see his friends and teammates thinking about him.
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Have You Seen This? Street musician slays with clarinet
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Better than almost every face-melting guitar or drum solo. - photo by Facebook video screenshot
Martha Ostergar
KSL.com
Updated: Dec 30, 2018, 5:00 PM
Published: Dec 29, 2018, 1:57 PM

THE BIG EASY — Yeah, yeah, we all know that New Orleans is stuffed to the gills will incredible musicians.

But knowing that fact and then hearing that fact are two different things. You can step into any number of jazz clubs on any given night on Bourbon Street, and you’ll probably be impressed with virtually every act. Or you can sit at home on your comfy couch and watch this featured video.

In the video, you’ll see a woman who is in the groove. She is swinging hard, and wailing on her clarinet with a practiced expertise that makes it sounds so easy.

From note one you’ll be drawn in; your appreciation will grow with every second, and then your face will melt off when you realize how incredible she really is.

If you’ve never played a woodwind or a brass, you may not know everything that comes with a performance like this. Lung capacity and breath control are huge factors in keeping your notes clear and loud, and hitting those high notes is especially difficult.

So when this woman hits that high note and holds it for several seconds, you know you’re dealing with an exceptional musician. It means she has worked hard for years to develop skill on top of her natural talent, and we get to benefit.

It kinda makes you wonder how we let people get away with mumble rap and autotune when talent like this exists in the world.

I wish this video were longer, and I wish I had more information about this woman, but as it is, we’ll just have to appreciate the little flavor of New Orleans jazz posted by the Facebook group Clarinet Life.

Martha Ostergar is a writer who delights in the ridiculous that internet serves up, which means she's more than grateful that she gets to cruise the web for amazing videos to highlight for your viewing pleasure.
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