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Skate / Videos04.10.2011

Flip – Sorry (Original VHS Cut 2002)

The first Flip video took more than three years to produce. The first trick filmed that made it into Sorry was Geoff Rowley's lipslide down the double-kink in Laguna, in 1997. The last trick filmed, just days before the May 21, 2002 premiere, was Tom Penny's line at the Belmont ledges in Long Beach. It is also known for the Boulala 25 steps ollie attempt that was tried on two occasions. On the first attempt he landed the trick, but his board exploded on impact. The second attempt was on the last day of filming. Sorry's main cameraman, Fred Mortagne, was leaving for the United States the following day to edit the video. On the way there it started to drizzle. To make matters worse, Ali still had to set up a board. Feeling rushed by the weather, Ali went for it without even warming up. He landed on his board, but couldn't stay on. He went to try it again, but the run-up was getting wet and his foot slipped while pushing full-speed. He lost his balance at the point of no return, so he had to go for it anyway. He kicked his board away mid-ollie, hoping he would clear the steps. He landed feet-first on the flat, severely bruising both heels and was injured for two months. The whole session lasted no more than five minutes.