But in Nitro Circus, you have to succeed, otherwise, death could occur. Roy … SAN FRANCISCO -- Action sports star Erik Roner, known for his role on MTV's "Nitro Circus," died when he struck a tree while skydiving for the opening ceremony of a golf event in Northern California on Monday, authorities said. September 28, 2015 at 3:41 pm ... Newly-Released Video Shows 18-Year-Old Previewing Jump Before Skydiving Death. — Louie Vito (@louievito) September 28, 2015, Privacy Notice for Personal Data used for Interest-Based Advertising and Third-Party Marketing. The series, which was co-created by Johnny Knoxville, debuted on February 8, 2009. In this 2014 image, Erik Roner poses in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Kyle Lewis, 36, passed away suddenly on December 19, 2020. The popular TV series, Nitro Circus introduced the expanding world of MTV fans and critics to Roner and his teammates. Roner was a member of the Nitro Circus stunt posse and was known for imaginative daredevil stunts. ESPN.com news services. Jolene Van Vugt (born September 17, 1980) is the first CMRC Women’s Canadian Motocross National Champion, first woman to backflip a full-sized dirt bike, holder of multiple Guinness World Records, and co-star of many motocross/stunt videos, and appeared in the television show Nitro Circus. Nitro Circus Member Erik Roner Dies In Tahoe Area Skydiving Accident. Erik Roner, a professional base jumper, reportedly died in a skydiving accident on Monday. Dennis Walsh said Roner, of Tahoe City, California, died during a skydiving accident at a golf course in Squaw Valley, California, … It's a special show, as Oskar Roner, son of the late, great Erik Roner, is on hand to show his dirtbike skills -- and it's his birthday!Find all the Nitro Circus gear at our online store. Erik Roner, an extreme sports star who regularly appeared on MTV's Nitro Circus show, has died while skydiving northern California, authorities have said. He worked as a stage rigger with CWP Productions and Nitro Circus, and was a … Nitro Circus is an "action sport collective" led by Travis Pastrana, featuring his friends and him traveling around the world riding dirtbikes, BASE jumping, and performing stunts.Co-founded in 2003 by Pastrana, Nitro Circus has become a media company that produces television programming, documentaries and the Nitro Circus Live tour. He competed in his first X Games (Sydney, 2018, 9th place, Freestyle) after a series of injuries kept him away from XG Aspen 2018. He was 38. Kyle was a lover of nature and loved and enjoyed spending time with his family. In our constant quest to always do what we love and push the boundaries of what's possible in action sports, we have some epic crashes and legendary fails, but stick or stack, our only goal is to have fun and entertain the world in the process. Directed by Gregg Godfrey, Jeremy Rawle. Join Facebook to connect with Kyle Saunders and others you may know. With Travis Pastrana, Andy Bell, Jolene Van Vugt, Jim DeChamp. Most Nitro athletes are among the best in the world at one or sometimes two action sports disciplines. Erik Roner, 'Nitro Circus' star, dies in skydiving accident By Oliver Gettell Updated September 28, 2015 at 11:43 PM EDT Nitro Circus: The Movie 3D was recently released on Blu-ray 3D and DVD, giving fans a chance to witness Travis Pastrana's crazy stunts from the comfort of their own home. Travis Pastrana and his tight-knit, highly-skilled, adrenaline-addicted friends bring their impossible, ridiculous, insane and hysterical adventures to the … Nitro Circus tours the world putting on shows featuring all of the above and more. TMZ reports that the former co-star on the MTV series, Nitro Circus, died during a jump at the Squaw Valley Ski Resort that apparently took a deadly turn.MTV Star Erik Roner Dies -- Killed In Skydiving Accident http://t.co/MnZAYfyWen — TMZ (@TMZ) September 28, 2015 He opened up about the stunt in an interview with Gizmag, including the key role that weather played in pulling off the stunt successfully. This TV series is about one group of outrageous friends performing mind blowing stunts. According to Nitro Circus Live Creative Director Dov Ribnick, “It's pretty scary. Canada’s Kyle Demelo has built his “dream sandbox” and he shares it with other riders who share his passion for progression. Placer County Sheriff's Capt. Australia’s Kyle Baldock is one of the most explosive and consistent riders in BMX, making him a … He entered into cardiac and respiratory failure and died the next day. He's survived by his wife and 2 kids. According to Gizmag, Roner attached 90 helium-filled balloons to a sun lounger and flew high into the sky as part of an epic stunt. Nitro Circus stars Joelene Van Vugt of Canada, Erik Roner of the USA and eight friends perform some extreme skydiving manoeuvres with a skis to launch their extreme sport '2011 Nitro Circus Live New Zealand Tour' on November 16, 2010 in Matamata, New Zealand. After his death, the third episode of the television show Nitro Circus was dedicated to Lusk. Roner was known for being part of Nitro Circus, an MTV show centered on freestyle motocross rider Travis Pastrana and his crew of extreme sports athlete friends. Extreme sports athlete Erik Roner, who appeared regularly on MTV’s “Nitro Circus,” died in a skydiving accident Monday morning, Placer County Sheriff’s Deputies confirm.He was 39. Brandon Schmidt takes us behind the scenes of the Nitro Circus show in Bend, Oregon -- one of the last stops on the 2017 North America tour. SHOP now: https://shop.nitrocircus.comDON'T FORGET: Like, comment, and subscribe for more of this: https://goo.gl/k6lcWnAnd follow us everywhere for even more fun:FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/NitroCircusINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/nitrocircus/SNAPCHAT: @nitrocircusTWITTER: https://twitter.com/nitrocircusInquiries for Product LicensingProductlicensing@nitrocircus.com Inquiries for Content LicensingContentlicensing@nitrocircus.comAbout us:Nitro Circus is what happens when a group of extremely talented and fearless friends decides to make their hobby into their profession. Placer County Police confirmed to Variety that the star of MTV's Nitro Circus passed away early Monday morning after suffering fatal injuries during a performance at a local resort. Except in Jackass, everything is meant to result in failure and to be hurt. (Photo by Global Action Sports via Getty Images). We figured our readers would like to get in on this adrenaline-fueled action, so we're giving away copies of the Blu-ray 3D. Each of the series' 21 episodes focused on the team of friends and co-workers pulling off jaw-dropping stunts in a wide variety of extreme sports and apparently having a great time doing it. Nitro Circus riders (back row l-r) Dov Rybnik, Jed Mildon, Josh Sheehan and (front row l-r) Beau Bamburg, Jarryd McNeil, Travis Pastrana, Erik Roner and Jaie Toohey pose for a photo prior to their Nitro Circus Live Show in Manchester on November 26, 2013 in Manchester, England. Known by many of his fans and followers as "Rubberneck," Eric Roner continued to find ways to keep his stunts in the public eye long after Nitro Circus ended its run after only two seasons. Erik Roner at the 'Nitro Circus The Movie 3D' autograph signing and press event at L.A. LIVE on August 7, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. Dusty Wygle is one of those rare athletes who is willing to try anything, including the weird stuff, and to most people’s surprise, he’s fantastic at just about everything. Demelo tours with Nitro Circus. This crew of wild ones represents a cross section of everything awesome in action sports: freestyle motocross, BMX, skateboarding, scooter, snowboarding, skiing, BASE jumping, sky diving, and a bunch of stuff that shouldn't be taken down a ramp. At the time of his death, Lusk lived in Temecula, California with his wife, Lauren. 'Nitro Circus' star dies in skydiving accident AP SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — An extreme sports and MTV star skydiving for the opening ceremony of a golf event in Northern California died … With Travis Pastrana, Tommy Passemante, Jeremy Rawle, Gregg Godfrey. He is survived by his wife, Lona Raper Lewis; children, Layla Lewis and London McCuien; his parents, Buster “Buck” Lewis and Donna Moore Lewis; sister, Stephanie Hickmon (John); nieces, Addison Hickmon and Harper and Teagan Hickmon; a special aunt, Carolyn Heitman and cousin, Michael Heitman; mother and father-in-law, … Kyle Shrecengost is on Facebook. Roner was part of Nitro Circus, an action sports collective which has had its own reality show on MTV for two seasons. For instance, the married father of two kids made headlines earlier this year by recreating a popular stunt seen in the hit 2009 Pixar film, Up. Brandon Schmidt takes us behind the scenes of the Nitro Circus show in Bend, Oregon -- one of the last stops on the 2017 North America tour. And if it was anyone else we would be really, really worried right now, but Jim is pretty much the toughest guy in the world.” The 30-year-old has been part of the Nitro Circus quite some time now. Join Facebook to connect with Kyle Shrecengost and others you may know. Nearly 20 people helped Roner's team to inflate the balloons used for the stunt -- a task that called for 50 tanks of helium -- before attaching them to the chair. Kyle Saunders is on Facebook. (Photo by Brent Harrison/FilmMagic) A member of the Nitro Circus stunt posse, Roner, known for his imaginative feats and appearances on the MTV show “Nitro Circus Live,” fell victim to a … Much like Jackass, you will think: "Why would they do that?". 1 of 8. To prepare for his landing, Roner was equipped with a shotgun (to pop the balloons) and a parachute. Erik Roner, a well-known action sports athlete who starred in MTV's Nitro Circus, died Monday in a skydiving accident at Squaw Valley, according to the Placer County Sheriff’s Department. This 3D movie takes the world of action sports to insane new heights, both literally and figuratively. 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