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At the 2002 World Barefoot Championships the jump
event provided skiers and spectators with one of the closest finals in
the history of the worlds. The difference between 2002 and all other
Barefoot Worlds, is that instead of having 2 or 3 jumpers racing for the
gold, there were 12 skiers within 3 feet of each other in the
semi-finals. Any one of these skiers had the potential to break a world
record or win the gold.
In the semi finals it became apparent that the man
to win, was going to be the one who could hold on to the handle after a
big jump. During this round 6 ropes were broken, leaving the skiers with
only the handle in their hand. And what was each skier wearing when he
held the broken rope in the air? You got it – Clincher!!!
All three of the medals in the jump event – Dave
Small, Mamo Collosio, and Brett New – protected their hands with
Clincher ‘Ultimate’ Gloves. Coincidence … I think not. The big
dawgs of the most extreme sport on the water, Barefoot Jumping, trust
Clincher to hold on to the big jumps… Imagine what it can do for
you!!!
Paul MacDonald
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