Did someone die at the US OPEN?

[.d.]

i met the guy who came in 8th in the us open at the x games and i think he said someone died at the us open cuz they landed on their neck wierd? is that true and who was it?

 

[schlopy]

It was before the open and his name was Asher Krank

 

[WestCoast_Hitman]

ya some kid in the big air overshot a straight air. died on impact

 

[chimichanga2]

wow...was he competing in the comp? and thats sweet how u met that guys dad.

ya but was he competing?

 

[TonyTheTiger]

Oh shit how much do I feel bad when hearing about pals dying doiing the stuff we love so much...

 

[Carter23]

his name was asher crank.. My Crested Butte Academy Freeride athlete. Search "Asher Crank" to get the full details. And it wasnt at the USO, but the weekend before.

 

[PCjea]

shred in peace asher

 

[Black-Bandanna]

Amen.

 

[Dilla]

holy shit.

im so sorry to hear that. Im sure hes shreddin up in heaven though.

RIP.

 

[sowstochd]

RIP Asher Krank...

 

[tremby_skyt]

omg i hate hearing that someone died skiing that is so sad ... RIP

 

[thegreyarea]

YouTube video here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_1w_xNXtvo

 

[dylanflint]

he died at a slopestyle contest in copper the week before the open.

 

[dylanflint]

and thats a tight video, RIP son

 

[ThaLetterM.]

so sad... so sad....i hope hes shredding some sick pow in heaven or wherever you go