Video: Race Face - The Chute

Mar 9, 2013
by Connor Macleod
 
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Winter is reality. Here in Canada, you can pretty much guarantee that you'll freeze your ass off for 4-6 months of the year. Fortunately, that doesn't stop dedicated people from getting out and shredding. Most Canadians trade in their bike for skis or snowboards, but in Vancouver we are lucky enough to ride year round. Tippie, my long time buddy, has re-planted in North Vancouver coming originally from Kamloops. Knowing that he is a world-class snowboarder who would un-doubtedly miss the Kamloops winter, I told him not to worry as there is powder abound to be found locally. Admit-tingly not as consistent as say, Whistler, but good and deep none the less. Of course, as weather permits, we ride as much MTB as possible through the winter too. So, one glorious sunny mid-winter day this winter while DH'in on Cypress, Tippie and I came up with an idea...

www.raceface.com

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  • + 154
flag mwart (Mar 9, 2013 at 8:43)
 I don't think Race Face could ask for better ambassadors of their company than these two. I love Tippie's enthusiasm.
  • + 33
flag guigui333 (Mar 9, 2013 at 9:16)
 has this guy ever got mad ???
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flag MTBLegend92 (Mar 9, 2013 at 14:55)
 That was the best jacket ad I've ever seen in my life.
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flag suicidedownhiller (Mar 9, 2013 at 15:02)
 Best video I've seen in a long time, maybe ever...
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flag pumptracker120 (Mar 9, 2013 at 16:09)
 I pretty sure Tippie Is the Happiest guy in the world
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flag toytoy (Mar 9, 2013 at 20:52)
 tippie is my idol
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flag ToddMtb (Mar 10, 2013 at 1:19) (Below Threshold) show comment
 I think I want to be Tippie.....yes.....I am Tippie!!!
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flag hoolydooly (Mar 10, 2013 at 1:51)
 Yeah he went through a bit of a bad time for a little while. But he's been good for 8 years or 12 years or something like that. Really proud of him for coming back and taking over the sport from a media point of view in the way he has!
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flag BaeckerX1 (Mar 12, 2013 at 10:23)
 Too much awesome in this video. My head is going to explode. Is it safe to say we all want Tippie's life?
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flag BaeckerX1 (Mar 12, 2013 at 10:37)
 I love that RaceFace bounced back after their rough spot and is better than ever. Didn't miss a step!
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flag guataisi (Mar 14, 2013 at 15:52)
 stop chuting glue tippie overdose
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flag parker2011 (Mar 14, 2013 at 17:42)
 ...I WONDER, WHERE ARE ALL THE FOLKS THAT WERE TALKING BULLSHIT ABOUT TIPPIE?....
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flag ToddMtb (Mar 22, 2013 at 6:10)
 Who the F@ck gave me negative props for this comment - how is that bad??
Cut this sh!t out....your hurting my feelings!
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flag hoolydooly (Mar 23, 2013 at 7:17)
 Report them using this form.

www.pinkbike.com/photo/5320233
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flag robin281 (Mar 9, 2013 at 13:34)
 is it me... or does tippie's snowboard look like a treck session..?
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flag finnrambo (Mar 9, 2013 at 19:41)
 it does! and his bike does to! like they even put 2 wheels on it!
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flag Spearman (Mar 9, 2013 at 22:43)
 HAHAHAHAHAHAHA I SEE WHAT YOU DID THERE!
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flag MiniReign580 (Mar 12, 2013 at 0:45)
 "Trek"...
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flag Holmeren (Mar 9, 2013 at 8:57)
 Fo.... unfair.... Wink
Just spot on the two best things in life, powder and trails, Denmark sucks.
Glad to see the great out doors being appreciated by good people now when others are stuck in the flat lands.
Loved it though!
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flag lalena (Mar 9, 2013 at 9:30)
 So amazing! A video with my two favourite pros! These guys have been in the scene for ever, still with so much passion and joy which is super infectious! Super nice guys to meet too!
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flag paul-snyder (Mar 9, 2013 at 9:52)
 I'm not very good at math, but this is 2 x awesome to the power of fun!
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flag PoeticThreeD (Mar 9, 2013 at 8:48)
 All this is like a 30 min drive from downtown Vancouver...DARN WHY DONT I LIVE THERE
  • + 2
flag sxjimmy (Mar 9, 2013 at 10:16)
 ..try 15. lol
  • + 19
flag superttrinier (Mar 9, 2013 at 10:24)
 15... u must drive fast
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flag tetonlarry (Mar 9, 2013 at 10:33)
 I don't live there because I'm American and they won't let me. You are Canadian. Drop whatever you are doing and move. Why not?
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flag PoeticThreeD (Mar 9, 2013 at 11:38)
 Dropping everything and moving 4362 kilometers is a big move. Although going to UBC in a year and a half would be cool...
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flag InterstellarSkullfuck (Mar 9, 2013 at 11:49)
 I did it. And it was exactly that far for me too!
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flag tetonlarry (Mar 9, 2013 at 13:11)
 You live on the wrong side of Canada, just like I lived on the wrong side of the US. I moved 3000 miles from Connecticut to Colorado 15 years ago, and then on to Wyoming. Never moved back, never will.
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flag sino428 (Mar 9, 2013 at 14:56)
 Yea the mid Atlantic is tough this time of year. It's either sloppy wet snow for snowboarding or sloppy wet trails for biking. I was lucky enough to get out to Wyoming last week for a week of riding some real snow and mountains. I love it out there.
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flag JDFF (Mar 9, 2013 at 16:39)
 Port Angeles Washington (USA), isnt too far off for rec activities, but certainly lacks the culture of Van. I guess us Yankees just have to settle.
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flag Verk79 (Mar 10, 2013 at 10:06)
 The west is best I do agree !
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flag adove Plus (Mar 10, 2013 at 18:21)
 Oh man I wish I could move to Vancouver. It's the sickest place to go play in the woods and mountains... Oh wait! I DO live here!
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flag wideload46 (Mar 11, 2013 at 7:43)
 Perspective I guess. Teton Larry, I wish I could live in Jackson Hole!! Way better powder & terrain. Being from north central BC, SoCal actually sounds like paradise. Ski, surf & bike all in the same day if you want....but they won't let me, I'm Canadian.
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flag danhillracer (Mar 11, 2013 at 18:01)
 what mountains are they on?! they both look amazing!
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flag bn101 (Mar 12, 2013 at 7:31)
 Cypress. And the guy up there is correct. It's 15 mins away from downtown
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flag InterstellarSkullfuck (Mar 13, 2013 at 9:39)
 No. It's really not. The very bottom of the mountain is, maybe.
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flag rescuetool (Mar 9, 2013 at 9:52)
 Damn those guys live the life...sweet video
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flag obee1 Plus (Mar 9, 2013 at 18:21)
 two of my heroes. and i'm too old for heroes. amusing how some might wonder why tippie is such a positive energy enthusiastic guy. i figure this video shows two significant reasons. looks like hes discovered... the secret. great video. thanks for posting. excellent music as well. vid of the year so far imo.
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flag MMXVI (Mar 9, 2013 at 8:44)
 Tippie's just a Legend! You can feel his good mood in every single Video he appears! Sick Video, Sick Guy, Everything Sick! Thumbs up!
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flag pooler (Mar 9, 2013 at 21:04)
 I knew Tippie was a pro snowboarder, but who knew Simmons could throw down in the snow like that? Sick and so much respect for the legends.
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flag tetonlarry (Mar 9, 2013 at 13:13)
 I met Brett on my last trip to Whistler this fall. He is just as cool and humble as he seems on video. Him and his wife were taking turns doing laps/watching the baby!
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flag justinhodgson (Mar 9, 2013 at 10:13)
 This is one of the best videos I've seen. My 2 favorite sports in the area I live and on the trails I ride everyday. Keep up the good work guys!
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flag slayemf (Mar 11, 2013 at 17:57)
 would it be wrong to say that that is one of the greatest videos of all time...The Godfathers playing in Fluff N Stuff and shreddding the Gnar... Loved it, just another reason why you shouldn't ever go slow...Fuck it charge it then own it.....
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flag elli (Mar 9, 2013 at 10:55)
 if never been so envious of anyone in my life.
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flag pestomiguel (Mar 9, 2013 at 10:02)
 Tippie is simply an inspiring person. The guy just emulates HAPPY. Love it. Gonna have an even better day of riding after watching this!
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flag brooce (Mar 9, 2013 at 10:35)
 "Here in Canada, you can pretty much guarantee that you'll freeze your ass off for 4-6 months of the year. (...) but in Vancouver we are lucky enough to ride year round."

http://www.yr.no/sted/Canada/British_Columbia/Vancouver/ - two months ago it looked similarly. Damn, last argument for not living in BC is invalid.
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flag paulclarke (Mar 10, 2013 at 12:53)
 Ya we are lucky to be the only place in Canada that doesn't get too cold at all. Ive never been in colder than -15 Celsius with windchill in the lower mainland, and thats in the middle of the night. I rode the shore yesterday and it was amazing! Was about 10 degrees outside. And the mtn was dry about half way up even! perfect!
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flag cleangetaway (Mar 12, 2013 at 11:55)
 The grin on my face and the warmth inside of my just won't pass after seeing this. My face hurts and I'm over-heating. Sick edit, sick riding, sick location. That is living...
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flag rancid82 (Mar 10, 2013 at 17:22)
 awesome video! Watched it last night and was so motivated to go ride again. Already did a long xc ride yesterday and was tired but this gave me that extra omph. Went out this morning on my Faith and ripped it down a trail a few times with a BIG FREAKIN GRIN on my face.
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flag thekonaguy98 (Mar 9, 2013 at 11:04)
 after watching this i realised how shit my life is we have no powder days with blue sky,and no whistler,so why the fuck do i stay in scotland i honestly dont know
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flag skywave (Mar 9, 2013 at 10:56)
 LIVING THE DREAM
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flag Jordanicas (Mar 9, 2013 at 18:14)
 I love Tippie. It seems like whatever he's doing, he's having fun.
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flag SintraFreeride (Mar 11, 2013 at 3:12)
 Well THAT was misleading! I was expecting to see a CHUTE being ridden on a snowboard AND then the same CHUTE ridden by bike. Still great vid! Reminds me of the pow days I've had this season here in Châtel!
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flag lenmerderdenfer (Mar 9, 2013 at 10:49)
 The old guard represents! I salute you. Amazingly good. Gotta love bike and boards!
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flag pdxkid Plus (Mar 9, 2013 at 11:50)
 TIPPIE!!!
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flag FSJHunter (Mar 9, 2013 at 13:40)
 Gees you guys.....we gotta hang out sometime, cuz...........it would be a über great time!
Awesome fun times in that video there people!
"OH CANADA......."
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flag flipfantasia (Mar 9, 2013 at 10:45)
 VIDEOOFTHEYEAR!!! so stoked to go ski and bike now! Great work guys!
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flag boulder174 (Mar 9, 2013 at 10:24)
 brett tippie is alright man...
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flag airsoftesneeto (Mar 9, 2013 at 10:19)
 hahahha simmons beauty rest hahaha
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flag jedras (Mar 9, 2013 at 10:41)
 I like freeride with snowboard in winter and freeride with bike in summer, but what to do between seasons ? What if the differences between season get blurred and January resembles late Semptember ?
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flag Gooldylocks (Mar 9, 2013 at 8:47)
 This makes me so sad that I am not skiing this weekend... SO SICK.
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flag MatusL (Mar 10, 2013 at 0:28)
 aaaaach soo f*cking massive video Big Grin, snow and bike, the 2 best things in life Smile
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flag Reelchef67 Plus (Mar 10, 2013 at 13:25)
 Awesome video. Brad is so freakin giggly. I am so lucky to live on north shore with the mountains and a skills park I can from bedroom window....
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flag MTBNiagara Plus (Mar 9, 2013 at 14:51)
 LOL fun!!! Sure does make me jealous!!!

Dems is 2 blessed, "goofy" bastards!!!
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flag BikeDibley (Mar 10, 2013 at 14:27)
 God damn it, Brett Tippie is one crazy enthusiastic dude. Would love to go riding and then drinks with him!
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flag SDKmann (Mar 10, 2013 at 19:23)
 Everything Race Face does is amazing, I can't wait to see what this company does next.
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flag jamesroxby (Mar 9, 2013 at 8:51)
 thats the life.
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flag OlSkoolJake (Mar 9, 2013 at 8:52)
 God's amongst men...
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flag that-kid-from-sooke (Mar 9, 2013 at 8:44)
 such a gnar video
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flag Calicopter (Mar 12, 2013 at 8:06)
 Kick A$$ ! Trails and riding through the glades. Two of the best things in life.
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flag jhowe001 (Mar 10, 2013 at 17:24)
 Did this last year at night - Cypress slackcountry pow using head lamps, then a top-to-bottom of DH trails afterwards. A lot of gear but fun, and awesome that it's 'doable'.
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flag ajakelly (Mar 14, 2013 at 23:08)
 Gwinning.
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flag Sharonb (Mar 9, 2013 at 22:22)
 Awesome vid!

Cypress looks pretty good. It's always like that right?
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flag Sshredder (Mar 9, 2013 at 12:28)
 Blue skies above. Blue oceans below.And a big playground in between! Time to play. Thanx for the inspiration.
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flag kim19 (Mar 9, 2013 at 10:13)
 Stoked. Well done boys. Livin' the bc life to the fullest.
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flag Spazzdick (Mar 9, 2013 at 11:30)
 Funny how they both ride Goofy but on the bike Wade is a righty and Tippie is a lefty, come to think of it I ride regular but I'm a righty on the bike, wonder why?
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flag tetonlarry (Mar 10, 2013 at 10:40)
 Is it common for people to ride with the same foot forward all the time? I have a few friends who always keep the same foot forward, and I have never understood it. I'm 50/50 left and right. It feels the same for me. I'm just as comfortable either way. Facing forward on a bike, I don't see how it would make a difference which foot is forward. I snowboard goofy though.
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flag mtbtacolover (Mar 9, 2013 at 12:35)
 they shred on boards and bikes! so awesome, i love this video
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flag VagelisB786 (Mar 9, 2013 at 8:42)
 THIS VIDEO ROCKKSSSS
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flag NAPALMJEFF (Mar 10, 2013 at 14:36)
 well its snowin here in carluke and am still goin to innerleithen in the mornin .
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flag woodframeisbad (Mar 9, 2013 at 14:03)
 best video ever. but what is that song?
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flag rednova (Mar 9, 2013 at 8:52)
 I wanna live where they live!
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flag OS141121 (Mar 9, 2013 at 9:04)
 Yup it's great here in Vancouver
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flag barbarosza (Mar 9, 2013 at 9:15)
 for you its easier then for me !
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flag tetonlarry (Mar 9, 2013 at 10:34)
 Actually, I think it's easier to get a work visa if your are from any country other than america.
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flag bholton (Mar 9, 2013 at 16:48)
 I just got in the car, full tank of diesel. I'm driving to BC. Its only 48 hours from here, by car. Said my good byes and told them all they can see me on Pink Bike in a few months!
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flag mountianbikebelgium (Mar 9, 2013 at 12:05)
 i wanna get out and ride but.... injuries suck!
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flag backcountrymatt (Mar 9, 2013 at 11:01)
 Anyone know where on Cypress they were snowboarding?
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flag fries (Mar 11, 2013 at 11:53)
 yes
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flag steezysam (Mar 12, 2013 at 16:56)
 these guys make me freak out so much less about aging. epic video.
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flag Cyclist249 (Mar 11, 2013 at 16:35)
 Why can't tv ads be like this?
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flag CalumL92 (Mar 9, 2013 at 11:41)
 The way Tippie was carving, surprised he didnt start an avalanche!
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flag djjohnr (Mar 10, 2013 at 8:09)
 Nice. I'd really like to see what Travis Rice or Nico Mueller could do on a bike.
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flag tetonlarry (Mar 10, 2013 at 10:43)
 T-Rice doesn't ride bikes. I live in his hometown. Not sure about Nico.
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flag jonnyqt (Mar 10, 2013 at 18:07)
 geez i miss riding in the snow
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flag primodeelux (Mar 10, 2013 at 12:40)
 Living on the coast of BC allows individuals to rip at any sport one gets involved with.......love our mild climateSmile
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flag billybobzia (Mar 9, 2013 at 14:53)
 What trail on Cypress?? I have ridden all of them I think, but doesn't look familiar..
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flag finnrambo (Mar 9, 2013 at 19:42)
 some was on mystery
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flag BurkeW (Mar 9, 2013 at 19:39)
 Epic clip. Really enjoyed every bit of that video.
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flag ratedgg13 (Mar 9, 2013 at 9:04)
 To heck with Alberta, im moving to BC.
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flag billybobzia (Mar 9, 2013 at 14:52)
 I wish I was Canadian..
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flag DaveRevell (Mar 10, 2013 at 3:14)
 Vids like this make me wana get oot n shred.
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flag knightridersix04 (Mar 9, 2013 at 18:12)
 Tippie's jacket is almost as loud as he is
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flag elbry (Mar 11, 2013 at 0:02)
 rad edit
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flag freeride69x (Mar 12, 2013 at 8:11)
 live the life.Nothing more.
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flag parker2011 (Mar 12, 2013 at 21:08)
 ..I'M GETTIN A 'CHUTE' TO GO RIDDING!!
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flag mountguitars (Mar 10, 2013 at 21:37)
 this has got to be VOD!
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flag backcountrymatt (Mar 9, 2013 at 11:01)
 Anyone know where on Cypress they were snowboarding?
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flag DandelionDan (Mar 9, 2013 at 12:11)
 Probably either moons or top gun.
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flag OS141121 (Mar 9, 2013 at 14:10)
 It's top gun
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flag ScandiumRider (Mar 9, 2013 at 9:35)
 BRB, have to go ride now.
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flag flowyridestilltherestofmylife (Mar 9, 2013 at 23:01)
 Wow! That was awesome!
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flag Sadikone1 (Mar 14, 2013 at 16:33)
 RaceFace please add an online shop I want to give you all my money!
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flag trailstar2danman (Mar 10, 2013 at 16:05)
 THE BEST!
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flag LawsonRaider (Mar 12, 2013 at 13:24)
 I love this video!
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flag FLY1NGF1SH (Mar 9, 2013 at 13:04)
 song?
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flag Bibucc (Mar 9, 2013 at 14:04)
 The Black Angels - Black Grease
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flag gnarbar (Mar 10, 2013 at 18:42)
 check this out. pure awesome....

www.youtube.com/watch?v=PH5Ai5KtnYU
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flag emersonfnogueira (Mar 9, 2013 at 15:39)
 Top demais!
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flag CammyH (Mar 9, 2013 at 12:11)
 steeeeeezzzzeeeee
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flag mari4ell0 (Mar 10, 2013 at 4:58)
 Mei-fei, just awesome =)
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flag lumpys (Mar 10, 2013 at 9:12)
 best place on earth!
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flag wuzupjosh (Mar 9, 2013 at 22:49)
 it makes me happy inside when im better than a por at somehing haha
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