Pinkbike would like to congratulate Matty Miles and Karl Heldt from Silvia on their win, and also Stu Thompson for making it into the final round.
| We are so stoked we won the Pinkbike video of the year contest, so awesome to see a huge audience that enjoys what we love to do, thanks to everyone that voted for us. So stoked on the prizes, can't believe how much companies put up for the contest! The video was one of our best shoots of the year. Working together always seems to flow nicely because of Matt's understanding of camera placement so well, which makes it easy to capture the angles that enhance his riding. We always try to keep our shoots fun and try to capture that feeling through the video. |
Silvia just won themselves a Complete 2012 Carbon Trek Session 9.9 decked out in Shimano Saint components, a year's supply of CLIF Bar food and drink and an all-expense paid trip to Sea Otter (courtesy of CLIF Bar) to have their video played before the premiere of Strength in Numbers, as well as winning all of the other prizes from the previous rounds. Stu Thomson, as the runner-up, won himself a Whistler Bike Park and Summer Gravity Camps prize pack including:- 2012 Summer Gravity Camp for 1 including accommodation.
- Additional 5 Nights stay at the close and convenient
Crystal Lodge & Suites located in the heart of Whistler Village and steps away from the Whistler Mountain Bike Park.
- A Whistler Mountain Bike Park 2012 Season Pass.
- 5 Day lift tickets for friends.
- 2 Peak Ride tickets.
Round of 32 - All 32 receive either an Atherton or Vanderham PRO handle bar ($85) w/ grips ($29)
Round of 16 - All 16 receive a Contour Roam Helmet Camera and Flex Strap Mount (MSRP: $199 Camera, $29 Mount)
Round of 8 - All 8 receive a Complete M810 Shimano Saint Group (MSRP $1700 each)
Round of 4 - All 4 receive an Evoc Prize pack - Custom SIN Backpack, Camera Bag and Bike Travel Bag (MSRP $1100 per prize)
Runner Up - 2nd place receives a Summer Gravity Camps + Whistler Bike Park Prize pack ($4000)
Huge thanks to our sponsors for making this contest as awesome as it is
its much more easier to get nice shots with a nice location and even with mega skill in it.
Silvia hadnt the most epic possibilities to get that cool shots with a composition that nice. But they surely made the best out of it.
Only because there are 2 different riding styles u cant make statements with that much bullshit in it.
It's like saying americans are better than every other country. (just an example)
I voted for Silvia because i really want to ride after watching it. couldnt say the same thing of danny in stu's vid...perhaps i didnt even consider to get that good xD
In Bikeparks there are other people that ride, the set up of a line is limited (there were still some really sick line choices in it) and bears could attack u in any time!
I'm talking 100% about the filming. I think u see it from the point of the rider. Then I agree with you.
ride on
1. I've been watching the video all year and now I don't even need to see it I just listen to the song. I hadn't even seen the Silvia video until this comp and I think it deserves more exposure.
2. Yes Danny is amazing, but it’s a different discipline, and so far out of my range. The other chap is just a standard pinner having fun and it makes me smile :-)
Will I still be watching it next year? Or even next week? Probably not... Will I be watching Danny? YES, but right now I enjoy Sylvia’s video more.
Either way, I much preffered the vid of Danny, I didn't actually skip through that unlike most vids I see these days.
The sponsors for this event are awesome, look at the prizes that even the people who were knocked out at the start got. They are really cool prizes
Bad conscience: Oh phooey, this isn't that great. Besides, you have chores to do.
Good conscience: Hey! (Sucker punches bad conscience)
There you go, now you can watch in peace, screw chores, this beats chores any day, this video rocks!
True story.
My personal opinion.......
Silvia makes me want to go out and ride.
Danny's good viewing with the family, as I'd never be able to do that stuff!!!!! ( hats off for his style)
Well done to everyone involved in the V.O.T.Y!!!!!
Peace x
I genuinely cheered when i saw this, Congrats Matty and Karl, well deserved
I know both matt and karl
They are local to me
I found there vid was more intreging
I voted hundred times, I don't know did it helps but You won! You deserve it! You are all great