Video: TRUVATIV - Kenny Smith - Every Ride Has A Story

Dec 19, 2012
by SRAM
 
You must login to Pinkbike.
Don't have an account? Sign up

Join Pinkbike  Login
You need to upgrade your Flash Player
Click here to install it


Lots of riders talk about pushing the limits. Kenny Smith has no limits. Kenny proves that if you truly commit to a line with confidence, control and connection, a lot more is possible on a mountain bike than most will ever imagine. The truth is, he’s not afraid of anything, and he doesn’t have to prove it. To see the story behind the ride, visit TRUVATIV.com


Kenny Smith. Photo by Adrian Marcoux
Kenny Smith. Photo by Adrian Marcoux
  Kenny's Prince George roots made for an easy transition (back in the day) to the easygoing Whistler lifestyle. Some things change, others don't.

Kenny Smith. Photo by Adrian Marcoux
Kenny Smith. Photo by Adrian Marcoux
  He makes most trails look fast and fun, but the Ken is a true master of the big bike. Throwing shapes for the best of them, he's a photographer favorite.

Kenny Smith. Photo by Adrian Marcoux
Kenny Smith. Photo by Adrian Marcoux
Kenny Smith. Photo by Adrian Marcoux
  We all seem to wonder if he hikes and explores more than rides. Kenny is a hunter and Hain is the game. Constantly searching... If you're lucky you can catch that wired look in his eye.

Kenny Smith. Photo by Adrian Marcoux
Kenny Smith. Photo by Adrian Marcoux
Kenny Smith. Photo by Adrian Marcoux

76 Comments

  • + 54
flag Fastjohn1 (Dec 18, 2012 at 20:06)
 I've been sold on Kenny Smith ever since I saw his section in From the Inside Out. That rock face he rode down was unreal and so was that train gap! That whole segment was rad, one of my favorites from that movie for sure. Go Ken!
  • + 9
flag mountainyj (Dec 18, 2012 at 21:01)
 One of my all time favorite riders to watch for sure, plus he's a cool, humble dude....for being a f**king badass.
  • + 6
flag machaut (Dec 18, 2012 at 21:52)
 Fastjohn: so right dude, Kenny is a killing machine on he's bike. "What's next powers rock face"? That was scary steep. hope Smith has a great season this year!!
  • + 14
flag hoolydooly (Dec 18, 2012 at 22:39)
 And it wouldn't be a Kenny Smith video without a fireball...
  • + 0
flag chyu (Dec 19, 2012 at 0:13)
 Didnt know Michael Bay into Mountain biking these days.
  • + 4
flag Waldon83 (Dec 19, 2012 at 2:22)
 I CAN'T BELIEVE HE TURNED TO FIRE ! Seriously ripping Kenny, seriously.
  • + 4
flag sancho-ramerez (Dec 19, 2012 at 6:17)
 Kenny Smith is the Chuck Norris of mountain biking!
  • + 1
flag ibex-rider (Dec 19, 2012 at 8:15)
 well..Chuck Norris was looking for someone to ride with, and he chose Kenny Smith !
  • + 2
flag adamreed (Dec 20, 2012 at 17:53)
 I read the description and it stated that Kenny Smith was gnarlier than me... He proved that very quickly in the footage
[Reply]
  • + 34
flag danhillracer (Dec 18, 2012 at 21:19)
 i wanted to see that rock drop!
  • + 9
flag sskx (Dec 19, 2012 at 6:40)
 maybe he bailed cuz there where no screaming chicks.. u gotta have standards
  • + 0
flag bkbroiler (Dec 19, 2012 at 16:42)
 Bahahahaha!^^^
  • + 2
flag masonkona (Dec 19, 2012 at 21:20)
 the shot at 4:13 tripped me right out, I was like LH shifter and gearing?! but im assuming it's just a flipped video shot.
[Reply]
  • + 14
flag jsalmon (Dec 18, 2012 at 20:14)
 Hey mike levy...ride this shit on a short travel bike!
  • + 78
flag Hermit185 (Dec 18, 2012 at 20:57)
 you are actually proving his argument....mike was NOT saying to ride near vertical rock faces on a hard tail, he was just saying dont be a spoiled and unskilled brat who rolls a dual crown fork over trails that resemble parking lots, get a dh bike when you really have the skills, or the balls to use it properly. kenny smith, chris kovarik, and aaron gwin are people who use dh bikes properly.
  • + 47
flag Lester22291 (Dec 18, 2012 at 21:14)
 props to Hermit for actually reading the article
  • + 22
flag hoolydooly (Dec 18, 2012 at 22:39)
 I think people just need to butt out of what people are riding in a certain trail. For all you know, their home trails are pretty mellow, but in the racing season they're racing national tracks that require bigger bikes. You can't expect everyone to buy a DH bike and an AM bikes just because they ride some mellow trails.
  • + 15
flag mcheung5 (Dec 18, 2012 at 23:57)
 Oh. My. Gah. Those socks are for DOWNHILL ONLY!!!!!!!!
  • + 4
flag willridesgiant (Dec 19, 2012 at 11:00)
 Pretty sure cam zink should be on that list being the biggest badass on a Dh bike ever
  • - 1
flag yarno (Dec 19, 2012 at 20:25)
 them and them only use a dh bike properly...or not
  • + 2
flag dirtbiker100 (Dec 22, 2012 at 13:29)
 Hermit - Exactly what i was thinking while watching the video actually, one reason why I love videos of Kenny Smith is because he really does use a DH bike properly, ain't no messin about.
[Reply]
  • + 8
flag Zimmer68 (Dec 18, 2012 at 21:33)
 K smith has to rank in with the gnarliest riders ever, kovarik, bourdo, bender, doerfling, etc.. When he says something's too gnarly, that really means physically ****ing impossible lol
[Reply]
  • + 6
flag robin281 (Dec 19, 2012 at 7:46)
 ''i pretty much had to hit it, cause there were some chicks, like screaming and sh*t''... probably the best reason for doing anything. ever.
[Reply]
  • + 7
flag keyul (Dec 18, 2012 at 20:18)
 Shut the front door! That shredding was so rad, so was the gainer to fireball explosion o_0 Faved!
[Reply]
  • + 1
flag dinosaurinachinastore (Dec 20, 2012 at 14:20)
 Damn, Kenny is an amazing rider. He rides such fast stuff and never gives up any speed, I'm not sure he needs a chain or gears, I feel like he's always outrunning his drive train. I don't think he needs brakes either, must be a sponsorship thing, haha!
[Reply]
  • + 5
flag dirtdestroyer (Dec 18, 2012 at 20:43)
 so gnarly he wipes with sandpaper!!!!!
[Reply]
  • + 4
flag NAPALMJEFF (Dec 18, 2012 at 22:19)
 0.20 SLAYER
[Reply]
  • + 4
flag querhoch (Dec 19, 2012 at 2:04)
 your hats too big
[Reply]
  • + 1
flag newfdh (Dec 18, 2012 at 21:14)
 I got the opportunity to slay Silverstar for a few laps with Kenny this summer, it was a highlight for sure. The guy destroys. Plain and simple.
[Reply]
  • + 2
flag matthewlikesbikes (Dec 18, 2012 at 20:38)
 I liked "keep the Hain Train rollin'" but I think I have a new favorite: "Hain Hunting"
  • + 2
flag pdxkid Plus (Dec 19, 2012 at 17:39)
 What is Hain?The Googles don't seem to be helping...
  • + 2
flag matthewlikesbikes (Dec 20, 2012 at 7:40)
 "Hain" like as in "Heinous" like as in "Kenny shreds Heinous Downhill trails"
  • + 1
flag pdxkid Plus (Dec 27, 2012 at 8:18)
 Thank you sir.
[Reply]
  • + 1
flag japage (Dec 19, 2012 at 10:07)
 Video of the year. Best riding, full speed with very little to no slow motion editing, sick natural terrain trail. Kenny Smith's the shit.
[Reply]
  • + 1
flag jsalmon (Dec 18, 2012 at 20:03)
 Keepin the Hain rollin! Yeah Kenny! His line are even imaginable by the average person...yeah gunna build this line of a gnarly rock race and drop 30 feet NBD
[Reply]
  • + 1
flag NWA911 (Dec 19, 2012 at 19:32)
 that song didn't seem heavy enough for kenny smith.. but the riding was nuts as usual.
[Reply]
  • + 1
flag gapos999 (Dec 19, 2012 at 0:50)
 I think the guy has such a small head (I mean physically, don´t get me wrong) and such big nuts....
  • + 1
flag EuanBisset145 (Dec 19, 2012 at 3:06)
 Which head are we talking about here?................
[Reply]
  • + 2
flag jonnyhill2011 (Dec 19, 2012 at 2:41)
 Kenny is fast becoming my favorite rider the guy is just amazing on a bike
[Reply]
  • + 1
flag Alex-Mtl (Dec 18, 2012 at 21:13)
 Freakin' Kenny Smith, balls to the wall riding as always!!! Such a sick rider.
[Reply]
  • + 1
flag bigd8006 (Dec 18, 2012 at 20:25)
 If he figures out how to ride that rock face that will be one sick a** video. That was some wicked riding.
[Reply]
  • + 1
flag SLAG-Clothing (Dec 19, 2012 at 17:22)
 Man he moves that bike quickly- sick video can't wait to see the rock drop!!
[Reply]
  • + 2
flag dirtshifter (Dec 19, 2012 at 10:11)
 K-Swiss needs to make mtb shoes just for Kenny Smith
[Reply]
  • + 1
flag tenoch (Dec 19, 2012 at 11:00)
 One of my fav riders for sure!!! Was that Yo Mamma trail in Whistler?
[Reply]
  • + 1
flag Jaydo (Dec 19, 2012 at 11:00)
 I LOL'ed when he hit the water. Best part of the movie right there Wink
[Reply]
  • + 1
flag wannafullsuspension (Dec 19, 2012 at 14:25)
 just insane riding!!! plus that demo...i want to make love to it
[Reply]
  • + 1
flag Shredwhite (Dec 20, 2012 at 4:57)
 Glad to see someone else rides Cop Killer!
[Reply]
  • + 1
flag gnarrman (Dec 21, 2012 at 13:31)
 kennys awesome... but im gnarlier
[Reply]
  • + 1
flag sjedawe Plus (Dec 20, 2012 at 9:56)
 Kenny, keep making us proud here in PG! Cheers
[Reply]
  • + 1
flag irlenbornb (Dec 20, 2012 at 7:51)
 i want to see hi hit the drop!
[Reply]
  • + 1
flag wheeldrop (Dec 25, 2012 at 18:09)
 That would make me pucker ,Built for speed
[Reply]
  • + 1
flag dbboy (Dec 19, 2012 at 22:43)
 Fire Marshall Bill a shredder!!!
[Reply]
  • + 1
flag tenacious3l (Dec 19, 2012 at 3:00)
 50% talent, 50% balls. 100% commitment, awesome to watch
[Reply]
  • + 2
flag nickt (Dec 18, 2012 at 21:30)
 \m/
[Reply]
  • + 1
flag Fontoker666 (Dec 19, 2012 at 4:59)
 oh yeah! he listens to Metal!
[Reply]
  • + 1
flag nagaredama (Dec 18, 2012 at 21:12)
 Rode the lift with him at Whistler a couple years back, super nice guy.
[Reply]
  • + 2
flag karausive (Dec 18, 2012 at 21:20)
 thats ridin boys
[Reply]
  • + 2
flag dissentlabs (Dec 18, 2012 at 20:14)
 Right on, Kenny.
[Reply]
  • + 1
flag mingus (Dec 18, 2012 at 20:04)
 great rider, and great fun to watch. keep the hane train rollin!
  • + 2
flag suicidedownhiller (Dec 19, 2012 at 20:25)
 ok seriously, what's a hane?
  • + 1
flag mingus (Dec 21, 2012 at 12:39)
 I don't remember if he defined it in From The Inside Out. But, my guess is that a good definition would be that as the track gets gnarlier, he gets more aggressive.
[Reply]
  • + 1
flag Rhomzzz Plus (Dec 19, 2012 at 7:11)
 Kenny Smith is my Favorite rider, Glad to see more footage out of him!
[Reply]
  • + 1
flag willis26 (Dec 18, 2012 at 23:02)
 At 4.16, what's that lever on his bars??
  • + 1
flag suicidedownhiller (Dec 19, 2012 at 1:02)
 the shifter?
  • + 1
flag mrmizzle5 (Dec 19, 2012 at 1:12)
 left side rear shifter? wish that was an option to the public cuz ima lefty
  • + 4
flag keeqan (Dec 19, 2012 at 1:52)
 They flipped the shot around. Unless his drivetrain swapped sides too.
  • + 2
flag DirtyDee (Dec 19, 2012 at 1:53)
 The shot is mirrored. If you look just before he stops his brake and drivetrain are also swapped around.
  • + 1
flag motoracer712 (Dec 19, 2012 at 19:45)
 Look at the frame... specialized is also backwards. Mirrored.
[Reply]
  • + 1
flag Camoguy1 (Dec 18, 2012 at 20:15)
 Get stoked!
[Reply]
  • + 1
flag Ciaras (Dec 18, 2012 at 20:22)
 LEGENDAY
[Reply]
  • + 0
flag airmair (Dec 19, 2012 at 18:21)
 The riding was amazing but the conversation in the truck needs to be 86ed.
[Reply]
  • + 1
flag betsie Plus (Dec 19, 2012 at 12:29)
 OMG that was awesome.
[Reply]
  • - 1
flag rickyretardo (Dec 19, 2012 at 10:31)
 The rock drop is gnarly but the riding in this video wasn't anything special IMO
[Reply]
  • + 1
flag louiscypher (Dec 19, 2012 at 5:21)
 to fast to watch
[Reply]
  • + 1
flag Schmitty (Dec 19, 2012 at 8:13)
 Kenny rocks!
[Reply]
  • + 0
flag rampchamp99 (Dec 19, 2012 at 14:25)
 Haha that's so steeze
[Reply]

Post a Comment



Copyright © 2000 - 2013. Pinkbike.com. All rights reserved.
dv43 0.041359