"Leap of Faith"
The Zero video, Thrill Of It All, featured Thomas' attempt at what would be coined "The Leap of Faith" (an "ollie melon", over a handrail, down an 18-foot, 8-inch drop). The location of the "leap" was the Point Loma High School in San Diego, California, US. Although Thomas did not successfully land the trick, his attempt garnered notoriety.
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Famous quotes containing the words leap and/or faith:
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