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1/25/2012 10:15pm
My son Robert makes some really unique sculptures out of metal and mentioned he has the time after the SX season to build some more. Back when he was in Cosmotology school and not able to compete every weekend he made several for the IFMA FMX tour where they were given away as 1st place trophies and the riders loved them. They usually gave the regular trophies away to a young fan or hot chick but not these, every one of them went home with the winner.
He was contracted by Chuck Carothers to make one of his X-Games Gold winning trick, the body varial ---> http://fmxramps.com/temp/DSC06878.JPG and signature trick, one handed kiss of death ---> http://fmxramps.com/temp/DSC06884.JPG
Kenny Bartram hired him to make one for him of his signature trick, the no-handed whip ---> http://fmxramps.com/temp/DSC06871.JPG
Here are some pictures of some of his IFMA trophies.
http://fmxramps.com/temp/Image2.jpg
http://fmxramps.com/temp/DSC06410.JPG
http://fmxramps.com/temp/DSC07093.JPG
http://fmxramps.com/temp/DSC07155.JPG
http://fmxramps.com/temp/DSC07185.JPG
http://fmxramps.com/temp/ifma_final.jpg
Even my on my '74 Elsinore ---> http://fmxramps.com/temp/DadsSculpture.jpg
About Robert. He is a gifted artist, top level FMX rider since 2000, hair stylist (hey, he IS straight - REALLY :D ) and currently riding for the Jägermeister/Factory KTM SX exhibition team for 2010.
He mentioned the other night before flying out to SLC that these would be great for a rider to give to his mechanic, manager main sponsor... A sponsor would love to have one of these on their desk or in their trophy case. Perhaps the rider would love to have one of these custom creations given to him by a team manager, sponsor...
How to get one?
All Robert needs is a picture of the rider on his bike over a jump, whoops, turn... If there is a signature move (think of the Bubba scrub) this rider has or a picture he really likes, just send the picture to Robert and he can create one of these for you.
OK, enough from his old man. If interested, send an email to him at robertdistler[at]yahoo.com and he will take it from there. Best to attach a picture in the email of what you are looking for and he will let you know how he thinks it can turn out.
OR, talk to him at SLC or Vegas. The Jägermeister/Factory KTM SX exhibition team will be doing at least 2 shows during the day at Vegas and you can talk to him about this after he rides or in the Jägermeister pits.
Oh, cost. When he did these for the IFMA tour and Chuck and Kenny he got $250.00 each. I saw him drawing up something to have the stainless steel water cut to save time so not sure on the price.
If you want it painted go elsewhere. It ain't gonna happen. But then, looking at his work, it isn't needed.
Rick
He was contracted by Chuck Carothers to make one of his X-Games Gold winning trick, the body varial ---> http://fmxramps.com/temp/DSC06878.JPG and signature trick, one handed kiss of death ---> http://fmxramps.com/temp/DSC06884.JPG
Kenny Bartram hired him to make one for him of his signature trick, the no-handed whip ---> http://fmxramps.com/temp/DSC06871.JPG
Here are some pictures of some of his IFMA trophies.
http://fmxramps.com/temp/Image2.jpg
http://fmxramps.com/temp/DSC06410.JPG
http://fmxramps.com/temp/DSC07093.JPG
http://fmxramps.com/temp/DSC07155.JPG
http://fmxramps.com/temp/DSC07185.JPG
http://fmxramps.com/temp/ifma_final.jpg
Even my on my '74 Elsinore ---> http://fmxramps.com/temp/DadsSculpture.jpg
About Robert. He is a gifted artist, top level FMX rider since 2000, hair stylist (hey, he IS straight - REALLY :D ) and currently riding for the Jägermeister/Factory KTM SX exhibition team for 2010.
He mentioned the other night before flying out to SLC that these would be great for a rider to give to his mechanic, manager main sponsor... A sponsor would love to have one of these on their desk or in their trophy case. Perhaps the rider would love to have one of these custom creations given to him by a team manager, sponsor...
How to get one?
All Robert needs is a picture of the rider on his bike over a jump, whoops, turn... If there is a signature move (think of the Bubba scrub) this rider has or a picture he really likes, just send the picture to Robert and he can create one of these for you.
OK, enough from his old man. If interested, send an email to him at robertdistler[at]yahoo.com and he will take it from there. Best to attach a picture in the email of what you are looking for and he will let you know how he thinks it can turn out.
OR, talk to him at SLC or Vegas. The Jägermeister/Factory KTM SX exhibition team will be doing at least 2 shows during the day at Vegas and you can talk to him about this after he rides or in the Jägermeister pits.
Oh, cost. When he did these for the IFMA tour and Chuck and Kenny he got $250.00 each. I saw him drawing up something to have the stainless steel water cut to save time so not sure on the price.
If you want it painted go elsewhere. It ain't gonna happen. But then, looking at his work, it isn't needed.
Rick
whaddya think??
MR
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LOL - right wrist is really bad. It locks up when I raced my '74 Elsinore a few times. I have to admit I was one fast SOB - till about 2 turns later when the clutch burned out. *eek*
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnYPmEDvkT0
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