how flattering. ^_^
I think the reason why so many people can't seem to get the majority of WipeoutHD trophies is simply because the descriptions of the trophies strike fear into the players. It's something that I and even Wipeout vets have fallen victim to some time in the past. At first, I thought all the gold trophies were impossible and even some of the silvers. Heck, just look at all my older posts about Wipeout. So instead of trying to aim for trophies specifically, I just sat down, tried to learn and adjust my eyes to the speed the game offered. As time went on, the game just got slower and slower, and the trophies began to get within reach.
I guess what I'm trying to say is, if a wipeout noob (like me) can have the patience to overcome the massive learning curve. The platinum becomes somewhat reasonable.
HideoK: Man, if you can get to zone 40 with only airbrakes and 60 on normal, you definitely could get airbraker and zone zues. I'd say the only thing in your way of getting WipeoutHD platinum is the time it takes to get the damn arcade/campaign elite trophies.