ESPN 30 for 30 The Birth of big air DVD

When cycling took off... literally!Produced by the people who brought you MTV's Jackass (Johnny Knoxville, Jeff Tremaine and Academy Award nominee Spike Jonze), this is the story of Mat Hoffman, living legend of the global BMXcircuit. Throughout a lengthy career that saw Hoffman turn pro at just 16 and grow to dominate the sport of BMX vert-ramp riding, the man they call 'The Condor' has continually worked to push the limits of what is possible on two wheels.Hoffman has not only dominated the sport of BMX vert-riding for over 20 years, he actually invented a large... amount of the tricks that has seen the sport rocket in popularity. As with so many extreme sports pioneers, Hoffman's motivations stem purely from his own ambitions, and even without endorsements, cameras, fame and fans, he would still be working to push the boundaries of gravity. Now, this group of talented filmmakers open the door to the world of 'The Condor', showcasing the inner workings and exploits of the man who gave birth to 'Big Air'. [show more]

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