Double gainer
The standing double gainer is currently one of the most respected moves in the free running community, with only a handful of people having attempted them outside and even fewer having been landed.
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History
This section notes all recorded double gainer attempts outdoors to date[1].
Jonah Mayfield
In 2007 Jonah Mayfield attempted a double gainer onto sand from a relatively low height, unsuccessfully landing in a faceplant[2]. This is presumed to be the first double gainer attempt outdoors.
Lewis Scandrett
At the annual 3RUN Family Jam on August 9th, 2008, Joe Scandrett attempted a double gainer at Festival Pier in London, but he under-rotated and landed on his front[3]. It was later claimed that he was forced into it and didn't want to attempt the move[4].
Brett Curry
Later in August 2008, Brett Curry cleanly landed a double gainer at Festival Pier[5].
Russian Guy
A Russian guy did it onto grass (link please).
Will Sutton
In April 2009 during a Liverpool jam, after several attempts onto a crashmat, Will Sutton landed two double gainers onto grass[6]
Notes
- ↑ This excludes any attempts onto crashmats. List last updated 28/06/2009
- ↑ "Standing Double Gainer Attempt". Youtube.
- ↑ "3RUN Family Jam 08". Youtube.
- ↑ "Re: Let's be realistic". 3RUN Forums.
- ↑ "London Stuff - Scrapbook" (2:00). Youtube.
- ↑ "Apex Media - A Day in Liverpool". Youtube.
