110-foot Backflip? Cam Zink and Clay Porter Make A Recipe for Massive Jumps in Sandbox

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Cameron Zink has evolved with the sport since he started racing XC and DH at the age of 9. The evolution is perpetuated by key mentors, advancements in equipment, and deriving influences from other sports and experiences. Following your predecessors can only get you so far, but when the time comes to help shape what the next generation strives for, it is an honor and a privilege.

“I never thought I would be 34 still riding a bike for a living, let alone still getting better. Better is a key word for my every day life, just as in my career; every time I was hurt and people said I should quit or take up something else, it just kept getting better. Persevering through loss of blood and contracts has not only made me appreciate what I have, it’s given me the drive to work relentlessly to create my own destiny. This is what I have worked for since I was a kid. Including breaking my own backflip world record, which now stands at 110 feet, as seen in the last clip!”

A good day at the Big Air Compound

Cam would first and foremost thank everyone who has helped build this playground: Ray Syron, Trevor Boldi, Damon Iwanaga, Cody Wilkins, Trent Klinger, Ezra Calvillo, Josh Miller, Todd, JR, Asa and Aiden Howe, Gibby, Luke Whitlock, Hank Wilkins, Rambo, Cade, Zach, and anyone I might have forgotten! It takes a village and I appreciate all of you!

Extra special thanks to my parents, my kids- Ayla and Asher, My brother, Amanda, all my sponsors and supporters that have supported me through the years (especially 5.10 and Monster!), Dustin Lindgren, JP Preston, Clay Porter, Ray Syron (again), Mike Power, Kyle Strait, Shaun Palmer, Paul Mudd, Matt Morning, Trent Palmer, Jerry Dugan and Mike Berrenback.

Making sure Uncle Shaun's track is running