January 04, 2006

"ACQUIRED" WOOD

Noel Campbell, who is in iraq, had sent me an email inquiring about the release date of the Wombolt cranks. I had happened to ask "how was it over there?", and he replied with what you would expect, "it's tough" etc...

but...He also mentioned that he was able to build a ramp out there (over time) with some "acquired" wood, all by himself. I will let the photos speak for themselves. You gotta respect that.

Hopefully we will get some riding pictures soon..

Posted by Nuno O at January 4, 2006 06:56 PM
Comments

That is awesome Noel. But how is it riding in Combat boots?

Posted by: Adam Banton at January 4, 2006 09:39 PM

that's must be pretty amazing to think that you could be one of the first people to ride in a whole country. maybe odyssey could organize some sort of team tour to scout out unridden parts of the world?

oh, and the ramp looks pretty sweet.

Posted by: quis at January 4, 2006 09:53 PM

its cool to see that the troops still stick to their roots and that this guy made a ramp.

god bless the troops and i hope this guy comes home soon so he can shred on american soil.

Posted by: Gamache at January 4, 2006 11:14 PM

There is really nothing to say other than that is just AWESOME! That's rad that he's serving our country so others can be safe, and then to see that in his free time he's built a ramp and is gonna be riding in his off time. That's the coolest. Big up to Noel Campbell and the rest of the troops. Woot woot!

Posted by: Cale at January 5, 2006 12:34 AM

the military just isn't what it used to be. hehe.

Posted by: Daniel Glass at January 5, 2006 01:53 AM

noel if you read this you are atrue biker and a true american! stay safe in iraq ! odysseyshould make a military team!

Posted by: neil storz at January 5, 2006 05:26 AM

dang i hope that's still up when i go over there...

Posted by: Josh at January 5, 2006 06:09 AM

The ramp has been torn down. You can also spy a few picks of Capt. Campell on S&M's site a few weeks/months ago. A friend (smoovj) also has several pics up on Flicker. Noel come back soon so we can ride.

-nick

Posted by: nick at January 5, 2006 07:11 AM

damn i hope hes riding all of odysseys camo parts. if not you guys better flow him some

Posted by: tyler at January 5, 2006 07:44 AM

How did he get his bike over? Strange, they got torn down too?

Posted by: dirtywoman at January 5, 2006 05:27 PM

thats looks so fun i want to ride it you are way betters then nate ha ha

Posted by: fit bikes at January 5, 2006 05:35 PM

thats what i call nice!!!!!!!!

Posted by: stephen at January 5, 2006 07:36 PM

torn down... pretty typical. im sure some sargent had some beef with lil bikes.

GLOW IN THE DARK STICKER SHEET YO!
they really glow and they are for sale in the store f.y.i.

Posted by: 3MTA3/pokertron at January 5, 2006 09:22 PM

that sucks that the ramps were torn down. my cousin is in training in california. he's learning arabic and all that cool stuff. come back safely noel!

Posted by: Lucas at January 5, 2006 09:43 PM

should he be out killing iraquis or something?

Posted by: yo at January 5, 2006 09:44 PM

I gotta give madd props to a man that can serve the country and build someramps and ride his bike and enjoy life outta the danger zone!!

Posted by: OrchidBMX at January 6, 2006 03:23 AM

Does he need any parts yet? Tubes, chain, Bucket? If so were do we send our man the stuff he needs?

Posted by: Mark at January 6, 2006 04:38 AM

All you guys whop commented on this; thanks for your support. I appreciate it and am proud to have served in Iraq for the past year. I had a friend ship my bike, tools, and pads to me when I was halfway done with it. The whole thing toomk 4 months since I was by myself and had very little time to work on it every day. The desert wind is a pain in the ass! Some animal ate the foam out of my pads, too...

Nick, I'm coming home in mid January. Can't wait to see you guys.

Adam, I went to the 95 Hoffman comp in Hampton, VA with Mike Vincent and Bobby Fisher. Remember the guy on rollerblades you met in Manassas way back? That was me, dude.

Posted by: CPT Noel Campbell, 1-15 Infantry at January 6, 2006 09:31 AM

your my idol
that fucking rools
come home safe

Posted by: breasts at January 6, 2006 01:16 PM

I just talked to Noel this morning and he said he will be home January 14th. The ramps have been torn down. But I do have a little video of him sessioning over there.

Hurry home buddy!!

Posted by: David at January 6, 2006 01:33 PM

I shed a tear when I heard about the ramps getting torn down.

Come back safe Noel!

Posted by: FAM at January 6, 2006 08:32 PM

Joe.
Your comments are unnecessary and uncalled for. Even if you were joking, which I hope you were, we are not over in Iraq to "kill A-rabs," we are over there to secure oil and validify a presidents "call" to rid the world from "evil." Now while I completely disagree with the war in Iraq, stereotyping and justifying the killing of a whole race of people is ignorant and nothing to joke about. Noel is hardcore, David you should send Odyssey the video you have.

Posted by: MC at January 7, 2006 12:51 AM

so how did he get his bike over there? thats a pretty sick setup though.

Posted by: chet at January 8, 2006 03:38 AM

its better than half of the usa's public parks.

Posted by: eternalandy21 at January 8, 2006 04:58 AM

if they bomb that thing they got a real war on their hands

Posted by: colton at January 8, 2006 07:47 PM

That ramp is dope!! Thumbs up for Noel!!

Posted by: The Nate Man at January 9, 2006 02:35 AM

Finally a place where Odyssey cammo parts are useful... ;-)

Posted by: someone at January 9, 2006 04:44 PM


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