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BlackBerry Storm Contest Winning Entry - Paintball STORM!!

by Kevin Michaluk on 17 Nov 2008 01:02 AM
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Another Winning Entry in our
What Would You Do for a BlackBerry Storm? Contest!
( Click Here To View Other Awesome Winning Entries )

WARNING: The video above is actually kinda violent! Think CrackBerry meets Fear Factor meets Jackass the Movie. Don't watch it unless you're ok with those of kinds of things. Seriously. There, you've been warned. Now enjoy the show! **

Before we began revealing the winners of the What Would You Do for a BlackBerry Storm? Contest last week I wrote a blog post letting everyone know just how TOUGH a task it was for the judging team to narrow over 3,000 entries down to just ten winners (and remember, we didn't order the top ten - they're all winners and once we've posted on every Storm-earning entry you'll be able to vote for your favorite). In the end, we split the entries up into five categories of themes to ensure variety and a fair chance for all types of entries to win, and then picked the top two from each category that really caught our attention. We already showed you one winning entry that fell under the heading of embarrasment and torture via Kevin Vlk's 20 Mile CrackBerry Gump Run through Chicago. Today's video brings forth the second winner in this category, with an emphasis on the torture side of the equation. Enter Travis Carrol's contest submission:

What would I do to win a BlackBerry Storm? I would get tied up with arms and legs extended wearing only small shorts and let 10 people, each with 10 paintballs shoot at me all at the same time for 10 seconds with CrackBerry.com written across my chest!! That's 100 paintballs!!!! For safety reasons (besides the wearing a cup) I will have on paintball certified goggles that protect my eyes nose mouth and ears. (the only real way to get hurt by a paintball is to be shot in the eye)...so it's totally safe and very exciting for people to see!! Thanks for taking the time to read my submission and I look forward to reading crackberry.com EVERY SINGLE DAY. 

Believe it or not, Travis wasn't the only contestant to volunteer getting shot by a proverbial storm of paintballs. But the little details in Travis' entry sold the judges (plus he convinced us this craziness would be safe), and well... we just really wanted to see what this would look like when all was said and done. Watch the video. It all went down Thursday evening, November 13th. And it is INSANE.

Well Deserved Travis! You have earned your free BlackBerry Storm. You are nuts! I'm not sure anybody after watching this video would even consider doing what you just did in that video. Ouch!

Travis had a big crew on hand to help him carry out his To Do, and even had his video guy help edit things up for public consumption. BIG THANKS go to everyone who participated and helped Travis win his Storm. 

So what do you think CrackBerry Nation? Is the craziest entry yet? The voting will come at the end, but be sure to post your thoughts in the comments (KEEP THE COMMENTS CLEAN AND FRIENDLY FOLKS!).

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Posted by bighap Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1282 days ago

Mad props goes to Travis here. Had to have hurt like hell.

 
 
Posted by imann101 Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1283 days ago

ouch.

 
 
Posted by D_Dog Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1283 days ago

Pain = Pleasure

 
 
Posted by sarfrazfamily Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1283 days ago

that had to hurt!!

 
 
Posted by Vendettx Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1283 days ago

i would of not been able to do this...

 
 
Posted by forest gospel Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1283 days ago

so far i'd say this is the best one (out of the ones we've seen).

 
 
Posted by bentos88 Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1283 days ago

That was brutal. Definitely top 1.. so far.

 
 
Posted by cate Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1283 days ago

Well deserved is right. I hope your body's healing just fine. :)

 
 
Posted by KING_OF_NY Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1283 days ago

Damn!!! LOL..This Guy Has Definetely Earned his Blackberry...

 
 
Posted by ajh0914 Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1283 days ago

pain is temporary... your new blackberry storm lasts forever -or at least for the next one or two years before its out of date... but hey at least he won, the only thing funnier than this would have been if he had not won the contest and been stuck with a hundred paintball bruises and no Storm for it hahaha

 
 
Posted by tech42er Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1283 days ago

He only followed through with what he had pledged to do once Kevin notified him that his submission had won.

 
 
Posted by R-Tistic Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1283 days ago

We did this to my boss. I work a sales job with a office of around 30 people and he gave the 3 people he gives the hardest time to have a free shot 10 feet away and everyone ended up shooting him with at least 3 paintball's and he went down for about 10-15 minute's. Travis u took that like a champ and without any coveralls well deserved!!! send this man a bb storm Kevin

 
 
Posted by CelesteB Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1283 days ago

OMG damn i know that hurt bad!! U da man travis!! congrats on ur storm!!! weellll deserving!

 
 
Posted by ddarvish Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1283 days ago

HOLY sh!t.. you def deserve a free storm, but seriously i am okay spending money on a phone and not get f*cked up like that... i guess luxury has its price that i don't mind paying, especially when i can make $200 an hour!

 
 
Posted by 4Glory Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1283 days ago

I don't think these winning videos are about saving the money of buying a storm. It's about the glory of winning. Crazy video man! You deserve it!

 
 
Posted by juKe187 Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1283 days ago

impressive

 
 
Posted by MuDvAyNe Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1283 days ago

It would take more than a phone for me to do something like this lol.

 
 
Posted by chadman Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1283 days ago

That left me kinda speechless...not sure what to say except that dude deserves a Storm!

Chadman

 
 
Posted by RunningHoosier Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1283 days ago

This is the best entry yet, and one that would stand up next to what I would have done, had I my entry been chosen. Some of the first five seemed pretty lame, NOT THIS ONE! You deserve a Storm and a years worth of unlimited service.

 
 
Posted by Cocotaso Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1283 days ago

That is crazy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! did you take a pic the next 2 days? I can imagine how bruised up you were then.

 
 
Posted by jojo123 Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1283 days ago

Travis your a goon man! " i cant feel my hands!" This video absolutly cracked me up. Well deserved win brotha. Have fun with your Storm.

 
 
Posted by Bla1ze Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1282 days ago

OUCH!! Well deserved winner!

 
 
Posted by CGSCOT Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1282 days ago

Blimey, you really wanted a Storm !...that must have hurt, well done for being nuts ;)

 
 
Posted by just a name Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1282 days ago

I felt like I watched an execution...

Anyone notice the neurological response he had? Watch his hands after he falls to the ground. Brutal.

 
 
Posted by berrydelicious Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1282 days ago

Wow.....Just WOW.....That is just plain crazy!!!!!

 
 
Posted by Lawcheehung Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1282 days ago

look at those bruises! OWW

 
 
Posted by tuxtech Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1282 days ago

Best entry yet. And he's a fellow rochestarian which makes it all the better. GOOD WORK!!

 
 
Posted by mad-dog74 Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1282 days ago

Congrats from a fellow winner. I chose to hurt my phone. You chose to hurt yourself.... ouch! Pretty brave! Hope you are healing OK. Enjoy the storm.

 
 
Posted by Strhessed Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1282 days ago

That was F**KING BRUTAL !!!!!! You DEFINITELY DESERVE A STORM !!!!

 
 
Posted by manav Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1282 days ago

Out of all the winners so far, you seem the most deserving. But it feels kinda stupid as you have options there to get it so cheap on contract.

 
 
Posted by Anonymous Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1282 days ago

hey Kev,

When's the next anticipated Podcast????

 
 
Posted by mrharleydude Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1282 days ago

Dude, you rock. I wonder if you can tell us if all those spots turned black and blue? You're certifiably nuts! I bet your friends are still trying to figure out who shot you in the nuts, thank god for the cup dude. Enjoy the Storm!!

 
 
Posted by GregFF Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1282 days ago

Kevin , send that thing to this guy right away. My gosh

 
 
Posted by Jewelzz Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1282 days ago

That looked a bit too painful for me! Well done Travis you definitely deserve to win the Storm... and more

 
 
Posted by Shooperman Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1282 days ago

That's crazy. My friends and I play a couple times a month, and I could not imagine that. I got hit on the back of my hand once (no gloves) from 10-15 yards at ~320 FPS (way too fast) and there is a large permanent scar. You are crazy man, congrats on the Storm!

 
 
Posted by Crucial_Xtreme Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1282 days ago

Bro you definitely deserve a Storm for that. To date, this is the best entry by FAR!! Good job bro!

 
 
Posted by Digital_Cataclysm Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1282 days ago

Deservedly due for a Storm - crazy stuff.
However, I am a little confuzzled - I was under the impression by the contest entry rules, that things involving people hurting themselves/ exposure to danger, etc. were not going to be open for consideration.

Granted, it isn't like the guy decided to eat a bucket of razor blades followed by a nice Chianti - but kind of painful to watch never the less. Kids, don't try this at home!
Hope those welts heal proper - meanwhile, enjoy the Storm, you crazy crazy person, you. :)

 
 
Posted by SurrealCivic Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1282 days ago

OMG!~

 
 
Posted by PuterDude Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1282 days ago

Friggin' nuts dude. Well deserved winner!

 
 
Posted by EtherealLover Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1282 days ago

I know Travis wanted to cry! Dude you so earned that BB Storm!!! You're brave!

 
 
Posted by PrivateChef Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1282 days ago

BEST ONE YET AND MOST DESERVED !!!!!!!!

 
 
Posted by Jonathan R. Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1282 days ago

All I have to say is WOW, that tops it all!! Even the tattoo...

I'd rate it:
1) Paintball!!!
2) Tattoo
3) Runner
4) Pudding wrestling (even though this should be in last place...not CB specific IMHO...they could do the same to win i.e. concert tickets, etc.
5) Palm sawed in half

Peace all!!

 
 
Posted by Achronas Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1282 days ago

Well done man, well done.

That was the best one out of all of them so far.

Most well deserved for sure.

 
 
Posted by Primate Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1282 days ago

So far this is my fav. It was fun, funny, short and of course entertaining. Well done.

 
 
Posted by JcDiddy87 Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1282 days ago

props to travis man
i go paintballing and now how that can hurt..esp with bare skin hah. kevin send him a cookie with the storm =p

 
 
Posted by The Dude465 Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1282 days ago

That is amazing. I hope the phone is equally as amazing! I play paintball and it sucks to get shot once on bare skin much less 100! Great job!

 
 
Posted by MFred0322 Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1282 days ago

Give that man 2 for the pain he went threw. That is so crazy. The best one so far. He had to go threw alot of pain for it.

 
 
Posted by forestduckpb Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1282 days ago

good one travis! this dude has been playing paintball for who knows how long and has accomplished quite a bit...getting railed in a game is one thing...but taking 100 shots from people who actually know how to aim...that sucks...have fun with the storm.....im sure you'll have it in tow this AXBL season...

 
 
Posted by KevinWalden Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1282 days ago

Liked it so much I posted the thing on my myspace...
Im buying my Storm on friday morning but this guy was so hardcore he took shots to get one free. Check out the video...painfully awesome!

 
 
Posted by bx2md Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1282 days ago

that was just to much he fell and i think went numb for a
minute .......
well atleast he can watch himself getting hit with all the paint balls on youtube on the STORM

 
 
Posted by Seven1Six. Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1282 days ago

First off, anyone who plays paintball will agree.
716>585

Secondly. This is garbage, I know a lot of people on here haven't played paintball ever, or not in a very long time, but they do not hurt that bad, especially when you play more than a few times, yeah he got picked good job, but everyone is wayyyyy too over hyped by this it is definitely not that impressive, I know the contest is over, but I'm not trying to get a free one, I'll just pay for mine I already planned on it, but I'd take 500 paintballs, have them counted out in front of the camera and placed into hoppers, and get shot in nothing but a jock strap and a safe, comfortable pair of goggles (preferably Profilers) =). That's my rant.

 
 
Posted by Anonymous Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1282 days ago

ha...jelous much? 500. i bet you couldnt take 5

 
 
Posted by Anonymous Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1282 days ago

ha...jelous much? 500. i bet you couldnt take 5. if your so brave...why didnt you tell them you would do it with 500. and if you were to busy to notice...it was going with the theme of the contest 10 people 10 balls 10 seconds...they gave out 10 storms. nice try though

 
 
Posted by digitard Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1282 days ago

Not bad. Bare skin is always a bit more painful.

I offered, as I played tourney ball for a long time, to let 5 tournament seasoned ballers shoot me each with a full hopper for 10 seconds. That'd equate to a possible 750'ish shots that could hit me. Anyone who has played, or watched, speedball can equate these seasoned players could easily empty their hoppers in 10 seconds at me. So it would jsut depend on where they were aiming...lol.

None the less... it was still amusing to watch, and yeah bare skin at 300fps does leave a nice welt, or cut. I have a noticeable scar on my right bicep from where I was playing recball (yeah, after all that tourney play Recball caused my scars) with some friends and got shot 6 times in the arm from 3 feet away by a trigger happy kid. Left a nice tangle of flesh there...lol.

All in all congrats!

 
 
Posted by spartan905 Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1282 days ago

i'd rather pay the $200!! lol.

 
 
Posted by Anonymous Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1282 days ago

WHAT A LOSER !!!

 
 
Posted by Anonymous Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1282 days ago

loser huh? well hes got a 500$ phone for free and you dont. looks like he just won.

watch his arm twich after...hahaha...i watched a few times. must of hurt but im sure he would say it was worth it. nice job travis.

 
 
Posted by Rob129 Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1282 days ago

I think you mis-read it. Kevin said he was giving away PORN, not a storm! Hey did you have a cup on? Did you tell your buddies you would kill them if they shot low?

 
 
Posted by WFLDEng636 Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1282 days ago

That's gonna leave a mark!!

 
 
Posted by Anonymous Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1282 days ago

I have to say, I'm not impressed w/ any of these so far. In fact, the only one that came close was the 20 mi run.

Pudding wrestling? really? uncreative, and pandered to guys...albeit a little entertaining to watch.

100 paintballs? okay, fine, i'll admit it most likely hurt a lot, but thats it.

I'm jealous they got their storm's for such measly promises. I which I'd have entered. Alas, I didn't and will be whining about it the more lame vid's I see.

 
 
Posted by LetMeClearMyThroat Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1282 days ago

Imagine if the camera guy screwed up and didn't have the camera on. LOL!

He would have to do it all over again....not...

 
 
Posted by iobxchick Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1282 days ago

He deserves not only the Storm but a couple accessories for what he endured! Hope you're feeling ok Travis!

 
 
Posted by scott w Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1282 days ago

The only thing that would make that better is if I could have shot him myself :D

Way to go Travis!!!

 
 
Posted by knowALL Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1282 days ago

Wow, so far the best entry winner.

Mad props, that was real painful to watch.

 
 
Posted by rossindof Monday, Nov 17, 2008 1282 days ago

totally insane, he deserves a free phone.

 
 
Posted by vsa1977 Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 1282 days ago

Well Travis. It's worth the pain. After all the Storm is a safer bet than the iPhone... here's why... http://smartphoneguru.wordpress.com/2008/11/18/blackberry-storm-a-safer-...

I can’t wait to get myself the Storm…

 
 
Posted by stevebercy.com Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 1282 days ago

It's crazy ! I really enjoy my BB but i wouldn't hurt me for it !!!

 
 
Posted by NamelessLiar Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 1281 days ago

Hey Kevin, you've got to get us some pictures from the next day because there isn't anything like those next day bruises when they are all purple and fugly.

Good Job Bro! You deserve your Storm!

 
 
Posted by Mau Guatemala Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 1281 days ago

Hello,
how can i install Skype to my BB 8100 Pearl???
I need it urgently...
Many thanks to all answers!!!
Regards,

Mau
Guatemala City

 
 
Posted by George Mead Thursday, Nov 20, 2008 1279 days ago

Reminds me of your uncle T about 34 years ago. Great job Travis!

 
 
Posted by DUde! Sunday, Nov 23, 2008 1276 days ago

That looked so painful! He really wanted that phone! The other entries are sooo lame!!!

 
 
Posted by tfrankson Thursday, Nov 27, 2008 1272 days ago

He def deserve it, lol

 
 
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