Video: The Legend - Darren Berrecloth

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flag ubcdh (Aug 3, 2012 at 11:54)
 Legend all that needs to be said
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flag naadams2 (Aug 3, 2012 at 12:12)
 exactly
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flag racer14 (Aug 3, 2012 at 12:17)
 the Claw!!!
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flag suicidedownhiller (Aug 3, 2012 at 12:50)
 As cool as that video was, it's not even close to capturing half of what the claw has done...I was hoping it'd be a 5-6 minute video collab of all of his epic stuff from NWD, The collectives, Rampage....
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flag aoneal (Aug 3, 2012 at 14:12)
 I found a picture of him doing a no-hander when he was young:

cache2.allpostersimages.com/p/LRG/26/2686/34WUD00Z/posters/murphy-tom-a-grizzly-bear-cub-stands-with-arms-outstretched.jpg

GRRRRR
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flag mtbpkdude (Aug 3, 2012 at 14:23)
 ^good one bud
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flag hodges (Aug 3, 2012 at 14:24)
 well played sir, none of will spend the time to pre-read the link
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flag moloch (Aug 3, 2012 at 14:56)
 there are do it all bikes but he's the do it all biker.
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flag Danntana78 (Aug 3, 2012 at 17:02)
 Haahaa... I laughed, still laughing...Clever
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flag SandersB (Aug 3, 2012 at 21:21)
 the Claw should grow out his fur again, It's a good look.
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flag chyu (Aug 3, 2012 at 22:50)
 Only man that can make his bike jumps itself.
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flag Bomb-Boy-1985 (Aug 4, 2012 at 4:23)
 We owe this guy big time for what he has done for us all in terms of the sport........ and i think its time we pay him back! Feature vid or event in his name or something epic Smile
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flag harriieee (Aug 3, 2012 at 11:52)
 Not sure how they left out his legendary save on the overrotated 3 cliff-drop in NWD 4
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flag Matthew6626 (Aug 4, 2012 at 10:57)
 You mean that 450deg cliff drop to 180 back? That is WICKED!
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flag OlSkoolJake (Aug 3, 2012 at 13:00)
 IMO, noone has pushed our sport like this man has. He is truly a legend in every sense of the word. I agree that there should be a a film on jsut him and what he has done to push our sport to the level it is at today. Respect to the Man-Champ, BEARCLAW!
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flag Ridgeracer (Aug 3, 2012 at 13:33)
 Darren Berrecloth is a legend but these are all recent clips. What I was 2000-2004 Rampages, what about Collective and Roam, what about previous Crankworx? These are all new video's of him and it was the old ones that made him legend. I don't know if anyone agrees but when he 3'ed the 30 footer at crankworx years ago when everyone else was afraid, well that made him more legend then 3'ing drops now. It seems as if 3'ing a drop now is over rated, but back in the day when everyone was afraid to and he did it! Well I see that as making his legacy, because it progressed the sport like crazy! He did it then everyone else wanted to! But I know everyone will agree that its still good to see him at the top of his game and creating the most extreme slope style courses ever! But it would have been nice to see a couple older clips of him at his prime! Cheers!
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flag scott-townes (Aug 3, 2012 at 15:34)
 If speaking about his legendary 360s, why not the first one done on video aka his Cranked In Concert part? That has to be mentioned alongside the road gap 360.
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flag iamamodel (Aug 3, 2012 at 17:46)
 Kranked 5 was off a structure, while NWD4 was pure cliff. Though I will agree I am splitting hairs.
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flag scott-townes (Aug 3, 2012 at 20:16)
 Ah shit not only did I spell Kranked with a "c" but I also forgot about that and how incredible NWD 4 was!. So they came out the same year, right? Well then I think the one in NWD 4 wins... although it was technically a 450 Wink haha. But really though I think that was his first seggy with Green River-esque (what it looks like anyways) big mountain riding in it.
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flag iamamodel (Aug 3, 2012 at 23:19)
 450 ha, ha...that was about as sideways as i've ever seen anyone land and ride away.

NWD4 is still my favourite riding film of all time - best opening credits too (Gracia, most stylin' on and off the bike, can't wait to see him back on it).
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flag nzstormer (Aug 3, 2012 at 12:22)
 He was already a legend, then he comes back from a broken back to ride even harder. There needs to be a word above legend for that sort of behavior
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flag cyrix (Aug 3, 2012 at 17:34)
 From this day forth, that word shall be Bearclaw. Or tabernacle. I can go either way.
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flag hans241 (Aug 3, 2012 at 12:20)
 Much too short ! I watched it like 10 times ! They really should make a film about him !
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flag Myjester (Aug 3, 2012 at 13:14)
 Being new to this whole thing, I didn't even have anything close to an idea who or what this man is, besides hugely popular and insanely good on a bike. I think I have to reconsider and educate myself for a bit, that man doesn't only seem straight up and nice, but also appears to have helped MTB becoming what it is today and what I love so much. Great job on the video, appreciate it!
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flag clarky78 (Aug 3, 2012 at 15:28)
 I think it was Seasons where he said it took him 3 years to learn to tale whip! At that rate he should be over 100 years old being able to do everything he can!! If it took him that long to tale whip, I have massive respect for him for pushing himself to be such a capable rider. Him, Matt Hunter and Cam McCaul are my favourite extreme freeriders, I think they all push the sport in their own way.
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flag pedrombettencourt (Aug 3, 2012 at 18:02)
 I think about that thing he said on seasons everytime i see him riding. He is a fighter, always trying harder. it is such a pleasure watch Darren Berrecloth and Matt Hunter riding their bikes.
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flag RpedalNgoGOGO (Aug 3, 2012 at 19:52)
 i feel you clarky! Just today i watched all the old freeried videos; the collective, roam,seasons, kranked 5, NWD 10, follow me, all that, and those 3 are awesome riders/dudes.

and at 13 seconds... SO badass
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flag austin1233333 (Aug 3, 2012 at 11:55)
 imagine the stories hell have when hes old..legend is an underestimate
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flag HUCKSTER608 (Aug 3, 2012 at 20:49)
 WoW!!!!! that was one of the TOUGHEST edits i have ever seen for a rider..... WTF is he on the FIGHT CARD for the next MMA fight that was awesome. Those shots were awesome.........Thanks I'm sendin it this weekend....................
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flag mikeinjasper (Aug 3, 2012 at 21:03)
 Dude! You said it!
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flag huckdonkey (Aug 3, 2012 at 12:53)
 where is the 2006 Road Gap at Crankworx.... that was a legendary moment in the sport
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flag maxturner123 (Aug 3, 2012 at 11:54)
 total legend and gnarly dude
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flag patdawes (Aug 3, 2012 at 11:59)
 Amazing rider and one of the nicest guys .
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flag Bomb-Boy-1985 (Aug 4, 2012 at 4:23)
 We owe this guy big time for what he has done for us all in terms of the sport........ and i think its time we pay him back! Feature vid or event in his name or something epic Smile
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flag SandersB (Aug 3, 2012 at 11:47)
 That was BAD*SS
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flag Jiffla (Aug 3, 2012 at 11:50)
 the claw is badass
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flag joslatapi (Aug 3, 2012 at 11:53)
 Bearclaw!!!!! He is the man!
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flag krashDH85 (Aug 3, 2012 at 12:04)
 Nothing short of insane right there. Just straight charges with style.
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flag driver-bob (Aug 4, 2012 at 18:30)
 Had the pleasure of interviewing him a couple of years ago. Not only is he a super rad rider, he is also one of the nicest guys out there to talk to. He needs and deserves more than a 1:08 montage.
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flag boneyard (Aug 3, 2012 at 11:55)
 MOTHER OF GOD!
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flag bikeman21 (Aug 3, 2012 at 12:34)
 360ing shit with a backpack on....... Gnar
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flag RpedalNgoGOGO (Aug 3, 2012 at 19:56)
 dude, im stoked for all the dudes to be wearing camelbacks in where the trail ends, it makes it seem even more freeridey and BA
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flag CalCurley2 (Aug 3, 2012 at 11:55)
 Shut the front door!
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flag Shibby888 (Aug 4, 2012 at 10:57)
 he's the man!!!! my ultimate hero!!!! by the way did anyone know the song name??? thanks
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flag ButtonPusher (Aug 3, 2012 at 21:31)
 the Chatel drop at the beginning is scary even through a helmet cam...
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flag DKdownhill (Aug 4, 2012 at 16:39)
 wish it was longer but still a great rider
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flag gr8tfyredup (Aug 3, 2012 at 23:34)
 ONE of the best in the WORLD!!! A CHAINDRIVENGOD!!
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flag phxKokopelli (Aug 4, 2012 at 10:53)
 Legend, that high speed run in to the water major sick
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flag Pochiemaui (Aug 3, 2012 at 23:03)
 Legen...wait for it...........dary!!!
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flag vois (Aug 3, 2012 at 14:20)
 Darren Berrecloth,Bender,Robbie Bourdon, Cedric Gracia :Fantastic Four of Freeride - Legends
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flag mtbpkdude (Aug 3, 2012 at 14:24)
 What about Wade Simmons?
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flag calitrees (Aug 3, 2012 at 14:38)
 and sooooo many others..
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flag nachowut (Aug 3, 2012 at 14:56)
 thomas vanderham?!
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flag scott-townes (Aug 3, 2012 at 15:37)
 Dangerous Dan, Brett Tippie, Richie Schley, Jeff Lenowski, John Cowan, Timo Pritzel... a lot more than four, haha.
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flag cyrix (Aug 3, 2012 at 17:37)
 Let's just make a general group and call them the Super Freeride Friends. They can start doing new movies like NWD and all their "themes" but in every movie they fight crime and ride bikes! When they do big tricks or lines or gaps the words "POW" or "BAM" could show up on the screen.
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flag mcarswell (Aug 3, 2012 at 12:32)
 THE CLAW Salute is there anything he cant ride?
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flag RpedalNgoGOGO (Aug 3, 2012 at 19:56)
 i was gonna say water, but...he just did
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flag CurtDB (Aug 3, 2012 at 12:19)
 damn, that got me pumped! Claw is so legit!
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flag Jester1826 (Aug 3, 2012 at 15:52)
 Anybody know why it won't play on iPhone??
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flag socalmatt-dh (Aug 3, 2012 at 12:50)
 THE KING. Darren is comparable to McGrath.
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flag RaFaLo (Sep 18, 2012 at 4:43)
 LEGEND
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flag kfitz (Aug 4, 2012 at 19:49)
 ROLL model!
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flag cougar797 (Aug 3, 2012 at 13:37)
 Man is an animal!
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flag mikeinjasper (Aug 3, 2012 at 21:02)
 A god among men!
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flag erdadh (Aug 3, 2012 at 13:09)
 i wanna ride with him ^^
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flag badbadleroybrown (Aug 3, 2012 at 14:43)
 Vive le Claw!!
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flag Spec-Rider (Aug 3, 2012 at 19:05)
 00:48 plastic pedals??
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flag riccosuabe (Aug 3, 2012 at 14:55)
 1:08 for a bearclaw montage? really?? i suppose there to busy filming goldenballs semenuk instead!
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