Gnar Couch Podcast 187: Cam Zink and Chelsea Kimball, Changes to Rampage?

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We went full send with a freeride legend and another in the making this week with Cam Zink and surprise guest Chelsea Kimball on the show. Cam talked about what changes, if any, are needed at Rampage, launching world-record backflips, a decade of Rampage, and his motivation for starting businesses. He broke down the art of gambling your shoulder and your bank account in the name of passion. Chelsea gave us the lowdown on the headspace it takes to stare down a Rampage line that looks like a straight-up death wish and say, “Yeah, I’ll send that.” It’s part therapy session, part crash course in risk addiction, and part masterclass in turning stupidity into purpose. If you’ve ever wanted to know what happens when freeriders are handed a microphone and told to say whatever they want, this episode’s meant for you. Guest info: Cam Zink Chelsea Kimball Check out our store for sick shirts. Got to our Patreon and give us money. We've added old episodes, downloadable songs, and give you early access to raw, uncut shows for only $4.20/month. Get 30% off BLIZ sunglasses and more with the code "sponchesmom". 00:00 "Guest Talk with Cam Zink" 10:32 "Mammoth X Games Pressure" 11:57 "Do or Die Mentality" 16:39 "Wins, Kids, and Podium Moments" 25:23 "Bikes That Feel Right" 30:20 "More Events for Two-Wheeled Sports" 36:47 "Favorite Venue with Cliff Band" 40:42 "Calculated and Custom Built" 43:31 Pioneering Mountain Bike Freeriding 52:05 Gnarly Drift on Vertical Wall 56:30 Embracing Risk and Preparedness 01:02:49 "Scissor Drop on Battleship Ridge" 01:05:49 Choices and Ambitions 01:15:07 "Blizz Eyewear Promo Code" 01:18:08 "Patreon Extras with Chelsea"

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We went full send with a freeride legend and another in the making this week with Cam Zink and surprise guest Chelsea Kimball on the show. Cam talked about what changes, if any, are needed at Rampage, launching world-record backflips, a decade of Rampage, and his motivation for starting businesses. He broke down the art of gambling your shoulder and your bank account in the name of passion. Chelsea gave us the lowdown on the headspace it takes to stare down a Rampage line that looks like a straight-up death wish and say, “Yeah, I’ll send that.” It’s part therapy session, part crash course in risk addiction, and part masterclass in turning stupidity into purpose. If you’ve ever wanted to know what happens when freeriders are handed a microphone and told to say whatever they want, this episode’s meant for you. Guest info: Cam Zink Chelsea Kimball Check out our store for sick shirts.Got to our Patreon and give us money. We've added old episodes, downloadable songs, and give you early access to raw, uncut shows for only $4.20/month.Get 30% off BLIZ sunglasses and more with the code "sponchesmom". 00:00 "Guest Talk with Cam Zink" 10:32 "Mammoth X Games Pressure" 11:57 "Do or Die Mentality" 16:39 "Wins, Kids, and Podium Moments" 25:23 "Bikes That Feel Right" 30:20 "More Events for Two-Wheeled Sports" 36:47 "Favorite Venue with Cliff Band" 40:42 "Calculated and Custom Built" 43:31 Pioneering Mountain Bike Freeriding 52:05 Gnarly Drift on Vertical Wall 56:30 Embracing Risk and Preparedness 01:02:49 "Scissor Drop on Battleship Ridge" 01:05:49 Choices and Ambitions 01:15:07 "Blizz Eyewear Promo Code" 01:18:08 "Patreon Extras with Chelsea"