Freeride MTB in BC....Wowsers! There's so much good riding.

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  1. trailninja

    trailninja Going Slideways!!!!

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    Watching this short clip almost brings a tear to my eye. Got Shred? [video=youtube_share;aSv4YniNlN0]http://youtu.be/aSv4YniNlN0[/video]
     
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    herzalot Well-Known Member

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    BC = Baja California?

    Oh, the OTHER BC! Nice clip from Strength in Numbers. I dig the music too. Thanks for shredding - oops I mean thanks for sharing.
     
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    herzalot Well-Known Member

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    OK, it's really sad that there are only two people interested in the Adrenaline Factory.

    Fully Loop, Blackstar, Harding Truck Trail - does that help?
     
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    Find another board then...better than complaining in every topic that's not about what you're personally interested in.

    Sorry I'm just grumpy and no longer in Socal so I'll see myself out... ;)
     
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    trailninja Going Slideways!!!!

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    Herzalot! LOL. What's even sadder is most of us will never get a chance to ride like that. Rider #3 is off the hook.
     
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    Tom, First watch I didn't get past the flips, tricks and bar spins in the first 3 minutes. That's about as alien to me as Floop. After 3 minute mark, good stuff. Still more air than I care for, but the tossing into corners and juking it around stuff is awesome. BTW, a week ago rode down Maple for the first time in a long time, it was actually kinda fun at mach speed for a change of pace (but still would have preferred Joplin or Motorway if I had the legs to get to them) :bang::beer:
     
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    Yeah #3 is Graham Agassiz and that trail Gnarcroft is insane.. one of my segments from Strength In Numbers. We met Graham in Whistler last summer and Ryan got some pics with him.. he was super cool
     
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    In another life maybe. I'm pretty scared of moderate-sized jumps right now, and I'm not getting younger. I'm with Dave - the slopestyle, dirt jump, trick riding does nothing for me - it's just tricks I can't relate to. The trail riding however - oh yeah - even if the jumps are scary big, it's fun to watch, because at least on some level, I can relate.
     
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    hill^billy KICK YOUR OWN A$$!.......

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    Where is the limit? I't seems there is none! Not my style, but I can sure MARVEL at what so few humans can do!
     
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    trailninja Going Slideways!!!!

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    Not your style of riding? You mean you wouldn't want to take that Yeti of yours on one of these runs to put it to the test? I saw you in Palm Canyon you're a fan of the gnar! Lol.
     
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    trailninja Going Slideways!!!!

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    Dido. I may never have the skill set to ride like that but it sure is fun to watch the talent. I get amped just watching them go all out. Not very many free riders in our neck of the woods. Got Floop! Lol
     
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    trailninja Going Slideways!!!!

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    Nice I will search for more goodies from Graham. I gotta get this video after I get one of those nice 4k TVs. Ryan has so many riders to look up to. Which one is his favorite so far?
     
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    trailninja Going Slideways!!!!

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    Dave no you didn't go there! Haha Floopy's got a large following and little bit of everything from what I've heard it's not bad. Maple Springs is on my list to ride very soon. Our network of trails are sweet but it would be nice to add some rollies and small jumps here and there. The only excitement I get these days are from berms. Sigh.
     
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    Richie schley, hans rey, a secret cult, etc. just got to look harder
     
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    Fixed it for you...

    Let's not forget frequent visits by Brendan Fairclough, The Athertons, Tyler McCaul and others sponsored by Troy Lee, Crank Bros, Oakley, Fox, GT. We definitely get our share of talented riders around here BUT we definitely do not have comparable terrain/dirt - difficult stuff, yes - but not comparable.
     
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    trailninja Going Slideways!!!!

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    Only one of those names ring a bell. Anyways we're just mere mortals. These Fellas are in God mode.
     
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    trailninja Going Slideways!!!!

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    Haha Kyle Strait tried to sell me his Pivot Mach 4 he was clearing house last summer.
     
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    I am sure it was lightly ridden... Lyle is a subtle, small guy who shies away from tough trails....
     
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    google richie schley ixs and watch the video on pinkbike. Guy is one of the best freeriders out there and based in laguna. So humble too. One day we met and he actually wanted to know more about me and the uc irvine team i was leading. Told me it was super cool and everything. Never mentioned once any sponsors or who he was
     
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