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Subject: Chad Sharpe
Photo: Joey Meddock
TSQ Location: Book 1.4, Critique Section, Pages 88-89

I’ll admit, everything about this rail turned me off.

One, it was on Lake Hiawassee (ever heard of it? Yeah, so has everyone else).

Two, a rail on Hiawassee is almost guaranteed it’s already whored out the minute it’s built and will be all over every other magazine in no time. It’s not really an idea, concept, or shot, that peaks my interest just based on those factors alone.

Well, I shot it anyway with a bit of Chad’s convincing but still didn’t give him any promises knowing the circumstances. Shawn Watson rode first, hit it a few times and then it was Chads turn.

Having “homecourt advantage” for those two guys most definitely helps when trying to sequence a trick. The comfort zone factor plays into the equation nicely. Chad warmed up with a few basics, then signaled me to sequence the next one.

This is him dunking from the free-throw line.

- Meddock