Video: Brayden Barrett-Hay - From The Shadows

Mar 21, 2013
by Brad Scholl  
Views: 28,510    Faves: 497    Comments: 15

Everybody casts shadows, it’s an easy way to know we exist on this very large, heavily populated planet. Light creates shadows when it is blocked or unable to bend around certain objects, pretty obvious. But, I’m not here to discuss shadows in the literal sense or even discuss light. I’m here to talk about those proverbial shadows, certain shadows cast by the spotlight, the fame, the hype, or the glory. The shadows that certain athletes find themselves trapped behind, the larger shadow cast by a teammate, an organization, or a brand. Quick, off the top of your head name a slopestyle rider. Most of you guys likely named Brandon Semenuk, Sam Pilgrim, Cam McCaul, etc. All of whom have earned their respect via contest, video segment, and flat out hard work. These riders also cast large shadows, making it hard for an up and comer to get noticed.

Brayden Barrett-Hay is one of these riders, sitting in the shadows of the Semenuk’s, Pilgrim’s, and McCaul’s. Sure, hucking a 720 off a drop will get you some attention but it will definitely not put you in that spotlight. Looking to emerge Brayden has been putting in serious time on his bike this winter. He’s been dialing in old tricks, changing habits, learning new tricks and in his words “laying it all out there.” With lots of variations, a big bag of tricks, and ten days of shooting, Brayden and I had no problem getting the footage we needed to create this banger video. Thanks to everyone who made this possible; Scott Bentley and Mark Summers of Joyride150, Drew Bezanson, Mike Schwartz at Morpheus, and Eric Davies at Deity.

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60 Comments
  • 23 1
 He makes it look effortless; incredibly smooth riding
  • 1 0
 magic on a bike u could say
  • 6 16
flag the-argos (Mar 22, 2013 at 11:23) (Below Threshold)
 bmx sucks willy
  • 3 0
 i love joyride... best indoor bike park around
  • 3 2
 Not being smooth in a skatepark is called crashing...
  • 9 0
 awesome edit! brayden just destroying! that place looks so fun, I'm still blown away we have no indoors parks like this in BC
  • 4 14
flag Turqoise (Mar 22, 2013 at 11:40) (Below Threshold)
 Airdome.... Whistler
  • 10 0
 the airdome is nothing in comparison to joyride, not to mention its closed all winter..
  • 4 0
 Well in B.C. you have awesome every other type of riding. Ontario is flat, lame, and did I say flat? We deserve Joyride 150 haha.
  • 3 0
 I think it's so amazing that this park gives us access to biking in winter in eastern Canada..... and is now pumping out the awesome riders! the first time I went to Joyride a few years back he was working putting in hours to afford to ride but always friendly & smiling... So awesome to see him succeed now & get sponsored &&& he's such a nice guy. The riding in that edit was awesome. So smooooooooooooth!
  • 5 0
 I see this guy at Joyride. He rides this good every time he's on his bike.
  • 6 0
 So did he just fork swap for jokes or .....
  • 7 6
 saying your living in the shadows of some of the top riders in the world is a pretty big call I think, considering theres lots of guys out there who can do the same tricks and guys like Benny Phillips and Richard Swindel-Hurst who are throwing down way bigger tricks off way bigger things and still don't say stuff like that. just saying.
  • 7 0
 hey dude, thanks for watching. I don't feel its a big call at all, its simple, more riders + less spots = harder to get noticed.
  • 4 0
 this is the best mtb park edit I've seen so far, and I have seen many!
  • 2 0
 I mean I know Diety is like an OG in the wide handlebar revolution... but that bar looks frickin 'uge!
Saweet riding Brayden! 2:48 - 3:08 made me want to leave work and ride!
  • 2 2
 yeah, can someone please tell me why you would ride a bar so wide that you never use its full width? Notice through the whole video hands are always more than an inch inboard on each side. why not just chop it? Is it just more room for error? but then isn't it also more bar to get in the way and makes spinning it more awkward?
  • 1 0
 Brayden and brad you absolutely killed it with this edit! Congrats! I remember meeting Brayden at industry at a very young age and wow has he poured it on lately.....stay motivated kid
  • 2 0
 the BEST joyride edit out there for mtb. such bangers and perfect style and flow.Crazy stuff Brayden
  • 1 0
 Wow, when I get old I wanna ride like that kid! Wait a minute....I'm 37!
Guess I kinda missed that boat.
Hm.....maybe mine next life.
Smile
  • 2 0
 You made me Stoked to go ride today Brayden Thanks for the fire. Sickedit
  • 3 0
 I'd rather watch this kid over semenuk or pilgrim
  • 2 0
 How often does he get a new fork?!
  • 2 0
 Love the one at 2:48. Killer
  • 2 0
 Decade air. The kid reminds me a lot of JD Swanguen by the way.
  • 1 0
 TIL. I used to call it "over the bars twist thingy that BMX guys do." lol
  • 1 0
 sick!!!!! Going to Joyride at 3pm today after work and was there on Wednesday too! Amazing park, we are very lucky.
  • 2 0
 We good!!!! Thanks guys!! That vid is sick!!
  • 2 0
 Is anyone better at opposite spins than Brayden?
  • 1 0
 stylish park riding, I like it !
  • 1 0
 Brayden is KILLING IT. Nice work fellas!
  • 1 0
 Great video editing!!! I'd like the see the raw video!!
  • 1 0
 Hell yeah Brayden! Killing
  • 1 0
 Flume - Sleepless if anyone is wondering
  • 1 0
 memo to myself: stop watching vids, get out there and RIDE
  • 1 0
 That's was the sickest thing I've seen!!
  • 1 0
 seen him ride last week at Joyride, even more amazing up close!
  • 1 0
 Yeahhhhh Brayden! You're famous buddy!
  • 1 0
 kinda bummed they just stole this song from the new redbull video.
  • 3 0
 I think it's just coincidence, but now that you pointed it out sorry I stole it?
  • 1 0
 Do the usual, unusually well, consistently. Winner
  • 1 0
 BRAYYDEN!!!! SO SICK DUDE! Dub whip was soo clean!
  • 1 0
 Sick edit, even sicker song, Yeah Flume! Aus reppin'
  • 1 0
 That guy is progressing fast
  • 1 0
 Sooooo smooooth Enjoy Hawaii Brayden
  • 1 0
 Yeah Brayden!!
  • 1 0
 where is that park man?
  • 1 1
 Toronto
  • 3 0
 more precisely Markham
  • 1 0
 Yaaaaa Brayden!!!
  • 1 0
 so good!
  • 1 1
 was he riding a bmx? Smile great vid! awesome riding!
  • 1 0
 Absolutely killed it
  • 1 0
 BBH....killing it!!
  • 1 0
 SOOO LEGIT!!!!!
  • 1 0
 Immense FLOW
  • 1 1
 SONG?







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