Chad Gordon – The Creative Risk-Taker

Chad Gordon is a highly creative, fearless flyer who thrives on big tricks and aggressive moves. His victory over Robin Howard in BPC 3 highlighted his unique style and showmanship, making him a crowd favorite. However, his reckless nature sometimes leads to costly mistakes, with high bust counts in both trick and boundary violations.

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Performance Trends & Analysis

 Strengths

1. Fearless Trick Execution

   • One of the most exciting trick flyers in the BPC circuit.

   • Daring, creative, and aggressive style keeps opponents on edge.

2. Handles High-Pressure Situations Well

   • Pulled off a win in BPC 3 despite a risky style.

   • Never backs down from a challenge.

3. Crowd Favorite for His High-Risk Flying

   • Brings entertainment value to every match.

  Areas for Improvement

1. Trick Control Needs Refinement

   • 18 trick busts across events—needs more precision.

   • High-risk moves sometimes lead to costly mistakes.

2. Altitude Control is a Major Issue

   • 22 bottom-line busts indicate frequent level miscalculations.

   • 6 top-line busts suggest occasional overcorrections.

3. Recklessness Can Cost Matches

   • Sometimes prioritizes excitement over controlled execution.

   • Needs to find a balance between risk and precision.

  Commentary Insight

"Chad Gordon is the ultimate showman of BPC—his fearless, high-risk flying makes him a crowd favorite. His trick execution is second to none, but his reckless style leads to frequent busts. If he can refine his precision without losing his edge, he’ll be a serious threat in future BPC events."  ​​

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Chad currently coaches and instructs full time at Ifly Downunder.

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