Video: In the Woods with Amir Kabbani

Jun 27, 2012
by Scott Secco
 
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Inspired by the beauty of nature "In the Woods" combines high speed slow motion with progressive mountain biking. Filmed entirely at Amir's homespot in Boppard, Germany.

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Filmed, Edited and Directed by: Lukas Tielke
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3D Graphics by: Joel Rieger

Music:
One Shot - Written and Performed by: Nicolas Epe
Lyrics and Vocals by: Johnny Sherrit

Photos by:
Danie Roos
and Nils Wilbert

Was that the best video of the week? Too much slow mo? What do you think?

96 Comments

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flag aaronr (Jun 27, 2012 at 13:20)
 As much as some people rag on using too much slow motion... i think its unbelievable and really shows every little thing that is happening its pretty amazing
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flag h82crash (Jun 27, 2012 at 13:46)
 Yeah, really solid vid with nice use of slow-mo.
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flag Waldon83 (Jun 27, 2012 at 15:10) (Below Threshold) show comment
 Agree also. But what's with the new FAD of everyone whipping the tree branches??? I don't care for it at all..... and slashing burms too. Railing a burm hard or drifting the inside yes, but just slashing it...... not very cool bro

We like people to get loose and buckwild, but it looks so staged in all these edits

Still a great vid from the Goose rider
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flag ryanreishripper (Jun 27, 2012 at 16:04)
 At 3:39 you can see his fork flex.
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flag detroit1 (Jun 27, 2012 at 17:23) (Below Threshold) show comment
 Nice a vid from bollywood Big Grin
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flag bpshred (Jun 27, 2012 at 17:25)
 Everything about this makes me wanna try slope... that backflip no hander on the step down was next level!
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flag subaig (Jun 27, 2012 at 19:13)
 @Detroit1 your not funny.
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flag ToddMtb (Jun 28, 2012 at 4:04)
 I think this vid rips - Goose rider rails it.....and that DH'er is riding that thing like he hates it! Nailed!
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flag ToddMtb (Jun 28, 2012 at 4:10)
 Ummm, I mean Goose Rider nails it.....(idiot)
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flag CentraCromos (Jun 28, 2012 at 4:37)
 VOD and VOW in my oppinion
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flag Views (Jun 28, 2012 at 11:14)
 what did he mean by "bollywood"?
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flag subaig (Jun 28, 2012 at 18:19)
 ^ its the Indian movie industry.
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flag Views (Jun 29, 2012 at 8:38)
 i know right, but how does that apply to a banger video from germany? lol
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flag subaig (Jun 29, 2012 at 10:34)
 probably bcz hes being racist bcz amirs brown.
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flag detroit1 (Jun 29, 2012 at 13:43)
 I.m not rasist just i said bollywood make better movies then hollywood Big Grin
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flag subaig (Jun 27, 2012 at 13:43)
 Amazing Oh my God, Just Amazing editing, perfect amount of slow mo that works with the riding, nice music, AND AMAZING RIDING!
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flag krashDH85 (Jun 28, 2012 at 11:18)
 Extremely talented rider.
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flag NorcoRyder09 (Jul 2, 2012 at 17:51)
 Yeah Amir! Killing it!! Loved Kabbani ever since the 'Goose Know your Roots road trips! Amazing video and Amazing riding, VOD!
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flag AlpineSlayer (Jun 27, 2012 at 17:11)
 I've been watching mountain bike vids for a long time and have seen some amazing edits, but this video is simply mind blowing. Everything from the riding, trails, and incredible film quality make this one of my personal all time favorites. The only word that even comes close to doing this vid justice is "epic"! This is one of those vids that just makes me want to ride my bike and shred trails all day!
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flag DBomberMan (Jun 27, 2012 at 13:35)
 I enjoyed watching that.
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flag schilly (Jun 27, 2012 at 13:49)
 the flex in his fork at 3:39 is rad! along with the whole video being sick as hell. nice work!
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flag fedz (Jun 27, 2012 at 13:21)
 Full length movie now !!
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flag toddle (Jun 27, 2012 at 13:16)
 Dang! Pulling all the sickest tricks
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flag sean-a-e Plus (Jun 27, 2012 at 14:23)
 Aerial shot at 3:25 was awesome.
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flag marisafari (Jun 27, 2012 at 15:04)
 just like the shot at 1:26
how the hell did he do that.
with a remote helicopter??
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flag bobby-owen (Jun 27, 2012 at 13:25)
 his slope course resembles that of semenuks. would you not agree?
sick vid!!
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flag subaig (Jun 27, 2012 at 13:44) (Below Threshold) show comment
 I think its the same is it not?
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flag SkylineYakuzaDude42 (Jun 27, 2012 at 17:16) (Below Threshold) show comment
 This guy is in germany. Isn't semenuk in america?
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flag bline06 (Jun 27, 2012 at 18:27)
 Semenuk is from canada and this has nothing on semenuks back yard
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flag rookie1234 (Jun 27, 2012 at 19:44)
 i've hung out in brandons yard. this course is wild but its got nothing on brandons!
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flag bobby-owen (Jun 28, 2012 at 5:44)
 no i meant like the wale tail and some of the other structures
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flag Weezy78 (Jun 28, 2012 at 8:24)
 Go Krauts !!! Best Vid for a long Time. I think i have to visit Boppard Bikepark again. Know our Team have to win Against Italy and everything is cool for me ;-)
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flag HardingO (Jun 27, 2012 at 13:53)
 That's amazing, I think the slow motion actually works really well!
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flag insanehuck (Jun 27, 2012 at 15:31)
 Best video of 2012
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flag webbe (Jun 27, 2012 at 14:55)
 Is Amir invited to Crankworx this year?
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flag ZachTurple (Jun 27, 2012 at 19:59)
 best of the week? One of the best of the year...
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flag kudos100 (Jun 28, 2012 at 5:00)
 After watching day in the life with Amir kabbani, i've been waiting for another video by these guys. The combination of wicked xc riding, DJ and generally messing about on all sorts bikes is exactly what I want to see from a video. Don't get me wrong I love DH, a bit of DJ and all the park stuff, but messing about on local trails is closer to what most of us do. Top edit.
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flag evanwm (Jun 28, 2012 at 19:35)
 That was the best video I've seen on pinkbike in a while. Absolutely immaculate... Peopleographer is establishing himself as one of the best filmmakers on pinkbike. Great work!
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flag hazman975 (Jun 28, 2012 at 4:15)
 probably the best produced video ive seen. just amazing, love the use of slow motion and the start where you get a brief look at the dirt jumps makes you so pumped. AMAZING VIDEO!
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flag theheckler (Jun 27, 2012 at 19:45)
 that was so sick. i hate that this video isnt on pinkbike so i cant fav it
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flag mountainyj (Jun 28, 2012 at 19:11)
 at the top of the page you can hit add to favorites. Just below the title where the twitter and FB links are. It will add it to your profile page under "Favorite News" It creates a whole new section similar to fav vids and photos. I just found it today and was stoked because I got to add this video in particular.
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flag NMK187 Plus (Jun 28, 2012 at 15:03)
 Wow, riding was incredible, and slow-mo made it easy to see how difficult some of it was. Slow motion becomes boring if its something you've seen a million times, or if its the whole video.
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flag thelostboy (Jun 27, 2012 at 15:19)
 Well I just got my mind blown... that editing... those skills... woah.
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flag CentraCromos (Jun 28, 2012 at 4:35)
 Why isnt this VOD man???????
Love Armir and sich Vid
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flag gnarly-powder-ratz (Jun 27, 2012 at 15:33)
 gratuitous slow mo whip into dandelions!
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flag Tehax (Jun 27, 2012 at 15:07)
 at its best and around the corner as well Big Grin
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flag taldfind (Jun 27, 2012 at 13:49)
 I didn't mind the slow mo. usually if there is too much slow mo I get bored with the video and move on, but not this time. However, there were a number of shots that were sped up, and that always drives me crazy. If a guy is fast, he'll look fast at regular speed.
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flag evilcamel (Jun 27, 2012 at 22:16)
 holy shit. this video gave me an orgasm
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flag djumper99 (Jun 27, 2012 at 16:58)
 I would say something but im speechless after that video!
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flag caiocrz (Jun 27, 2012 at 15:57)
 Goodness gracious! That was so effin' epic. That whip was mental!
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flag trai7blaz3r (Jun 27, 2012 at 15:12)
 Wow, everything about that video was just WOW.....
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flag TomSmoke (Jun 28, 2012 at 1:00)
 Looking for Fave button !!
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flag andyschotke (Jun 28, 2012 at 2:34)
 best video i have seen .....period
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flag joeMFreed (Jun 27, 2012 at 21:41)
 Sick vid, chopped and screwed all styles of riding, just sick......wtf I'm out
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flag Freeryde7 (Jun 27, 2012 at 14:21)
 So very impressive!!!
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flag tselite (Jun 27, 2012 at 13:25)
 wow! this is sick
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flag ryderup (Jun 28, 2012 at 10:22)
 stellar riding, awsome all around rider.big future in front of that boy.
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flag Davidt89 (Jun 27, 2012 at 14:56)
 Oh, sweet Jesus..This is beast!!!!!!!
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flag Aidan15 (Jun 27, 2012 at 13:34)
 i wish my local woods was like that Frown awesome edit Big Grin
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flag scary1 (Jun 27, 2012 at 22:11)
 I can tell I'm gonna be the curmudgeony old man when get old(er)"Back in my day we used to just race our bike down a mountain as fast as possible,not doin all these flippy whippy things and staring into cameras like you want other men to think you're attractive"---Personally,the tricks are great,but it's a total jerkfest for himself.You young guys can't see it,because you're all self obsessed kids...but hey, that's what 16-26 year olds do anyway.---I give it 2 "meh"s:/
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flag raschaa (Jul 3, 2012 at 3:28)
 Yeah, you probably are "gonna be the curmudgeony old man when get old(er)"... and prejudice to boot. I'm 48, been riding with Amir since he was 15 and can assure you that he is none of what you have described. He is way more level headed, humble and plain old "nice to be around" than you could probably imagine and just kills it on the trail! My advice would be to get the barend out of your butt and go riding with the "self obsessed kids" so you might not turn in to the ******* you could possibly become...

but I digress
Lukas, Amir gooood job!
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flag ardiorewotum (Jun 27, 2012 at 17:54)
 These are the kinds of videos that really progress the sport. Huge props to Amir!
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flag Paking (Jun 27, 2012 at 22:15)
 Epic!! That's an awesome track!! Sweet whale tail in middle of the forest!!
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flag mtnbiker1960 (Jun 29, 2012 at 16:11)
 Thankyou! Great video and riding bro!
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flag apenflexer (Jun 27, 2012 at 15:59)
 Da fuck... that rider was so versatile and that intro was amazing.
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flag AlligatorRider (Jun 27, 2012 at 20:58)
 I literally LMFAO at the slow-mo shot with the snail. I dont know why.
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flag tomgaskill (Jun 27, 2012 at 16:07)
 where did he come from? somebody please tell me!!! that was class!
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flag PPhun (Jun 28, 2012 at 4:10)
 wow, this video is incredibly good ! one of the best of the year up to now
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flag mtbkr (Jun 27, 2012 at 21:11)
 Perfect combination of slomo and i vote for video of the week!
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flag tvrtuscons (Jun 28, 2012 at 13:25)
 Nothing like being awesome at every aspect of mountain biking! AWESOME!
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flag AlfRid3r (Jun 29, 2012 at 21:31)
 OMFG this guy is really awesome! VOD
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flag ridekonas19 (Jun 27, 2012 at 14:28)
 that was epic!! amazing editing, i want there to be more!!!
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flag unleash (Jun 27, 2012 at 13:21)
 nice
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flag tom-snell (Jul 7, 2012 at 5:44)
 Does anyone know the name of the song?
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flag SuperMtbDude (Jun 28, 2012 at 14:11)
 3:30- one of the coolest shots I've ever seen
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flag theriotact (Jun 27, 2012 at 20:04)
 coulda done without the intro. sick though
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flag Donde5 (Jun 27, 2012 at 14:25)
 woah.....
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flag beeboo (Jun 28, 2012 at 14:20)
 This video was amazing! I don't think it could get any better
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flag crividh (Jul 3, 2012 at 5:34)
 Reminds me of Semenuk's yard!
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flag fiaburn (Jun 27, 2012 at 14:44)
 VOD bra.
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flag fabianw (Jul 1, 2012 at 3:25)
 f***** amazing, i love it
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flag Terrafire (Jul 4, 2012 at 7:56)
 VOY contender!
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flag paraskevas (Jun 28, 2012 at 22:55)
 nice job
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flag Jimbo83 (Jun 29, 2012 at 9:34)
 amazing!
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flag Fullmetalpwn (Jun 28, 2012 at 18:44)
 Super steezy loved it Smile
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flag BikeAndMoreBike (Jun 28, 2012 at 11:13)
 perfect.
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flag Vlad-Rider (Jun 27, 2012 at 22:45)
 Is that a Moongoose ???
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flag ali-chapple (Jun 27, 2012 at 23:13)
 unreal!
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flag centralcoastmtber (Jun 29, 2012 at 12:53)
 that video was sweet
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flag GrubScrew (Jun 29, 2012 at 14:05)
 so much of stoke
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flag sittingduck (Jul 4, 2012 at 11:59)
 So good!!!!!!!!!!!
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flag emersonfnogueira (Jul 4, 2012 at 6:17)
 Fantástico ! Muito bom!
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flag karol8080 (Jul 1, 2012 at 5:26)
 woow
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flag Harry-Bradbury (Jul 4, 2012 at 14:42)
 wow.
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flag PanamaRed (Jun 29, 2012 at 15:38)
 Dude rips!
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