RIP Caleb Moore (Snowmobiler from the XGames)

[patrick0685]

Caleb died today from his injuries after attempting a back flip. RIP

[Teufelhund]

Holy hell. I saw yesterday he was in critical condition from his crash. That is just terrible. RIP.

He's not the only one who took a bad spill; there was a girl from New Zealand who broke her back.

[BPTactical]

Unfortunate but, play extreme games you had best be ready to pay an extreme price.

[griebel303]

Sad story for sure. Was hoping he would pull through

[Gman]

Too bad. Even the wrecks that you walk away from can kill you.

[Ridge]

Wow, didn't they initially say it was non life threatening injuries?

[Gman]

...and then there were complications. Bleeding around the heart and later a problem with his brain.

[patrick0685]

Wow, didn't they initially say it was non life threatening injuries?


...and then there were complications. Bleeding around the heart and later a problem with his brain.

yea he originally walked away with just a concussion, then a medivac ride to GJ with bleeding around the heart

[hatidua]

...play with matches.

[sniper7]

Wow, RIP

[Shootersfab]

Caleb was a very talented athlete on snow and dirt. I have followed him and his brother through the quad days and then to sleds. Being a rider myself, you always know the risk with hitting the ramp or a kicker, its just a bummer to loose someone who did so much for the industry.

RIP brother and God bless.

[King]

RIP, my ass slammed shut when I watched this live. While it didnt look good, I didnt expect that would kill him either.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReoUDgJXZHw
The crash is right around 1 minute.

[Gman]

Embedded video is dead.

[colorider]

Xgames and redbull stunts. Just a matter time before deaths and life changing injuries become common events.

[n8tive97]

Sad story for sure. Was hoping he would pull through

Me too!

[spittoon]

RIP....... that sucks punching the skis sad day

[TheGrey]

Very sad. :(

[jonny450r]

That sucks I was pulling for him.considering he was in one of the best ranking hospital in co. Ride in peace Caleb

sent from my fancy dancy phone that'll soon be outdated or broken

[nissanclay]

RIP. I read it was the first death at the X Games since it started 17 years ago. I can't believe with some of the incredible tricks they pull off it hasn't happened sooner.

[palepainter]

Tragic news. Those 600 lb sleds can do some damage. RIP.

[Snowman78]

Caleb was a very talented athlete on snow and dirt. I have followed him and his brother through the quad days and then to sleds. Being a rider myself, you always know the risk with hitting the ramp or a kicker, its just a bummer to loose someone who did so much for the industry.

RIP brother and God bless.

Yep this is how I feel, we saw him at the 1st winter X games back in 09 or 10. RIP

[Tinelement]

And banned.........

http://m.denverpost.com/denverpost/pm_110155/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=r6REated


ESPN on Tuesday announced it was ending best trick contests for motocross and snowmobile disciplines at the Summer and Winter X Games.

"This change reflects our decision to focus on motor sports disciplines which feature athletes who also compete in multiple, world-class competitions (e.g. professional events and tours) reflecting the highest degree of athlete participation, competitive development and the global nature of our X Games franchise," read a statement from ESPN.


ESPN, which created and hosts the X Games events, has made more than 60 changes to competition disciplines over the X Games' 18-year history. The network said Tuesday that dropping motorcycle and snowmobile best trick contests would continue the growth of the games and were designed "to capture the evolution of the sport."


The decision comes as ESPN is reviewing its Winter X Games freestyle snowmobile contests following the first X Games death of a snowmobile athlete and four-time X Games medalist Caleb Moore. Moore, 25, of Texas, under-rotated a backflip during the Winter X Games snowmobile freestyle competition at Aspen's Buttermilk ski area on Jan. 24, and snagged the skis of his sled on the landing ramp.

[sniper7]

Wow, didn't think they would ban it.

[missionxo]

sad ...RIP

[bryjcom]

I saw on the news yesterday that they also had an incident of a snowmobile going out of control and running into the crowd. They probably don't want anymore people to die....