So what is he riding then?
Palmer racing US champs! :D
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richness. he's not getting paid by anyone.
dump, i think palmer won the big bear world cup that was in transcontinental video, so he was no slouch.
goto the link on the first page.. it's all there..
edit: Dirt just put up some more info..
http://dirtmag.co.uk/news/category/north-america/shaun-palmer/sp_1235310.html
Kinda sounds like a media stunt considering the guy from TLD called Dirt to tell them about it..
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And don't forget Cairns Worlds in '96 where he was second or '99 at Are Worlds where he crashed within meters of the finish line that would have put him on the podium.
-ska todd
I was just talking to someone about that this earlier in the day, been tryin to scour the interwebs for a pic of that. Outta my head Seplavy. I think itd be rad to see Palm' on an Evil.
Its like Palmer woke up from a 8 year drinking binge and thought to himself "huh, must be time to go ride some bikes!"
One of my favorite pictures ever was the one where Peat was chasing Palmer around trying to throw a HUGE boulder at him for beating him at 7 springs.
For those that think he's too old to compete: he's not that much older than EC or Lopes... Now if he's in shape or not could be a legitmate question...
Why all the hate? It's not like he's taking up a spot on the bus and some young gun has to stay home. This so-called comeback is not a comeback at all but an opportunity to create more buzz about MTB'ing in America. It's perfect timing really. With the WC finals coming to the US next year and Palmers huge following in the snowboard/mx crowd more American eyes and potential sponsors will be on DH/4x racing in the US. Isn't that a good thing for privateers, resorts and future racers. His age is another way to create interest in racing in an age demographic that actually has money to spend on bikes and at area resorts which will in turn make promoting races more financially beneficial for resorts and in the long run less expensive for privateers and sponsored riders. This is just another step forward in the evolution of mountain biking. Don't hate. Remember when you used to love to ride your bike. Before it became an online cock-measuring contest Palmer was slinging dirt, drinking beers, and having fun. A message to you racers going to Windham this weekend - Remember fun and encourage your neighbor to rip it up!
Well said. Even if it is a media stunt, let it do its thing. I don't see how we could do anything but benefit from it. Marketing him has already worked, he was a huge reason I got interested in snowboarding and then DH riding.
What ever the case, I would be rooting for NaPalm anyway. He is a legend anyway you cut it.
He IS taking a spot on the bus.
Thing is, he owns the bus, and its his goddam spot.
Thing is, he owns the bus, and its his goddam spot.
f@#kin' hell guys, this thread is already halfway to turning into the Missy Giove thread.
I didn't know Cadillac made busesHe IS taking a spot on the bus.
Thing is, he owns the bus, and its his goddam spot.
The Escalade ESV is pretty freakin close.I didn't know Cadillac made buses
Sounds to me like Palmer just wants to have some fun racing bikes again, thats all.
I agree Bighit! He just misses ripping down the hill so he wants to race!
I'm near the same age and still rep upper mid pack in pro dh and a little better in DS
Palmer def. will rip some new and old comers a new one. He jokes about being slow but, He'll be there to win! Just that kind of guy.
The guy could be a jerk no doubt but, I don't know if I ever saw anyone try harder.
He has heart and that's enough to beat half the guys out there!
In the U.S. championship if he's in shape? Top ten shouldn't be a problem at all.
If you never seen this guys shred then do not hate!
He is one of those racers who tries so hard that he would have won more races if he knew how to back off a little like Lopes and Carter did.
Seen him crash several races he would have won for sure. Great to see a legend back on the Hill.
Good luck Napalm!
I'm near the same age and still rep upper mid pack in pro dh and a little better in DS
Palmer def. will rip some new and old comers a new one. He jokes about being slow but, He'll be there to win! Just that kind of guy.
The guy could be a jerk no doubt but, I don't know if I ever saw anyone try harder.
He has heart and that's enough to beat half the guys out there!
In the U.S. championship if he's in shape? Top ten shouldn't be a problem at all.
If you never seen this guys shred then do not hate!
He is one of those racers who tries so hard that he would have won more races if he knew how to back off a little like Lopes and Carter did.
Seen him crash several races he would have won for sure. Great to see a legend back on the Hill.
Good luck Napalm!
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Really good article relating to that pic in the latest dirt mag.And don't forget.......or '99 at Are Worlds where he crashed within meters of the finish line that would have put him on the podium.
-ska todd
I'm delighted to see palmer back on a bike, he's definitely gonna bring plenty of hype with him. Once he's fit enough I can see him being up there enough to get justified notice in the media (top 20s in Pro??).
For example look at littermags coverage of races (the classiest. most enjoyed coverage out there), the articles and pictures aren't all about the podium, although that can help, but are about the style, skill, passion and excitement that riding a bike brings.....Palmer is full of all of that.
I think it's rad that Palmer is coming back. And for fun as well.
It seems as if quite a few Old skoolers are coming back out and about, what with Myles rockwell, Jurgen Beneke who pops out every now and then. I'm building up a 951 for Darryn Henderson who used to race on diamonback well back in the day. He's still got quite a bit of pace in him still.
someone needs to create a Legends of DH race. Get God, sorry Tomac, nico, Gachet, and all the others in it
It seems as if quite a few Old skoolers are coming back out and about, what with Myles rockwell, Jurgen Beneke who pops out every now and then. I'm building up a 951 for Darryn Henderson who used to race on diamonback well back in the day. He's still got quite a bit of pace in him still.
someone needs to create a Legends of DH race. Get God, sorry Tomac, nico, Gachet, and all the others in it
Ya, the man above can help if he wants to. Im praying for Palm. I believe in God. I hope Palm does good. He might need a little help from above.
Explain to me how Palm can afford to train for a month at WC. The last I heard he was broke. Someone has his back and is paying SOME of the bills. You think he is paying for all of it out of his own pocket?
not broke and bike companies have no part in his current finances.
He's doing some bike DH runs, on a ski hill, in colorado....he didn't buy a jet to enter the redbull air race series...jeez
When does Palmer do anything that IS NOT exciting to watch? I guarantee it will be more exciting than watching washed up e-speculators speculate.
Oh abstract supreme being. Please help aging DH racer go faster
Darryn Henderson is such a super nice guy. He represented DB before Cully and then they used him full time after Cully's heart issue for a year. He's got to be in his mid forties. That guy is a true legend.
I thought he was from Australia, but from your location I guess it's New Zealand?? It's all down under to me.
Glad to see Palmer back in the scene, although I have mixed emotions about him taking the limelight from some of the up and coming stars w/out even doing a race- surely Spomer could contrast Palmer to a new young gun or ask Palmer who his new pro picks are. One thing for sure, he was always honest and transparent, at least in the interviews I've read.
http://www.palmerproject.com/
I am sure he still makes something from the snowboard/ski company and royalities from video games.
A month at a ski hill still costs money. You dont think TLD is helping him out? They make the anouncement but they have no part... You cant tell me he is get absolutley NO help what so ever. I dont believe it. Im not sure why you have to be such a smart ass about this. This is a discusssion not an arguement.
he was at solvista for 1.5 days and was testing 2 different bikes that HE chose to ride.
'They make the announcement'
are you that gullible?
Mike Redding (TLD MTB sponsorship coordinator) and Palm are friends, Mike gets very excited when Palm gets on a bike, they have a new Palmer D2, Redding sends a quick note to Rosey at DIRT...it's all simple, takes moments, there is no big money conspiracy. Palmer really likes riding moto and mountain bikes. I guess it is cool you think the bike business has the money to be promoting an old ex racer though, proof marketing works I guess.
I do know that Jesus fairies put stacks of $20's under Palms pillow at night so he can eat up at solvista, I hear it gets pricey.
Get pics of Hindy on the 951!
He was a bad man!
There was a legends race brewing in the head of Dave Nicholas, he used to put on the hawaiian mountain tours years ago. He called me up this winter to shoot the sh1t and wanted to get something like this happening...we spoke about a venue he had interest in but it all fell apart before we got any chatter going about it. Some day.
Problem is, very very few people give a sh1t about the legends of MTBing.
palmer was in the same riding gear he wore last year, was wearing his snowboard helmet with chopped down visor and was actually a bit surprised and bummed that anyone was there, in his face, with a camera
...total media stunt.
...total media stunt.
No where did I say he was getting a truck load of money. Im just betting someone is paying some of his bills; hotel room, food, etc. Thanks for all the info. Im still wondering why you have to be such a smart ass and make such crude remarks.
that reminds me...blah blah blah does this look familiar???
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Australia, australia!!!!, In NZ we know how to trim our eyebrows thank you very much!!!!! Hendy retired from Dh, raced Pro XC in NZ, then went back to Motocross (for yamaha I think) and did a bit of that in aussie, and blew his ankles into lil peices, then toook up V8 supercars in NZ, and then Porsche racing. He's just signed to drive a ford in the NZ v8s for the next season (I'm Not happy that he's ditched holden tho, maybe I'l sneak a holden sticker on his bike).
We care Stik, we care. Although this maybe cos we are holding onto the past.
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