How's this for cool!!!
http://www.videovat.com/videos/2394/travis-pastrana-double-backflip.aspxAnd what it took!
"Manifesto
For me, the backflip represents everything that's great about being human.
There isn't a point to them really. They're beautiful, impressive and expressive. They make people ooh and smile, and bring a bit of joy to the world. They're free, and anyone can do them if they try.
They're a celebration of the human mind and it's natural struggle against it's own nature. People weren't designed to go upside down, but they like it.
They pull people into the now. No worrying about your boss, your mortgage, your bonus. All of that stuff is insignificant compared to not landing on your head.
They require bravery and dedication, and there are no magic shortcuts. They weed out cowardly lazy people, of which there are too many in the world. Because of this, they create respect and honesty.
Amen."
Hoist!