Nate Vieau at PG in Laguna, California, United States - photo by danyul

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POD Photo of the Day on Feb 11, 2013

Selected by Tyler Maine

Photo info

Album: POD
Category: Freeriding
Date Posted: Feb 5, 2013 at 9:40
Feb 5, 2013
Location: Laguna, California, United States
Trail: PG
Riders: Nate Vieau

Photo details

Dimensions:

Camera

Canon EOS 7D

Shutter Speed

1/1250

Focal Length

11.0 mm

ISO Speed

1000

Date

2013:02:02

Time

19:55:21

69 Comments

Score Time Who Faved

+ 110

KonaStinkyLover (Feb 5, 2013 at 9:50)

This photo is rad becuase it actually makes this trail looking as steep as it is

+ 46

Dorinfarley (Feb 5, 2013 at 19:40)

not to mention you can see how far the cliff goes if you miss the burm

+ 10

dillonchamberlain (Feb 11, 2013 at 0:01)

thats hairy

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huggie17 (Feb 11, 2013 at 0:02)

Respect

+ 14

demosrule (Feb 11, 2013 at 0:04)

Sick photo, this trail is gnar, and if you don't make that corner, you're going to fall very far.

+ 45

NittyGritty (Feb 11, 2013 at 0:05)

The little bitch in me is coming out, that is petrifying...

flowyridestilltherestofmylife (Feb 11, 2013 at 2:12)

Don`t miss the berm.

cyberhawk Plus (Feb 11, 2013 at 2:52)

every one has got a little bitch inside,, thats how we stay alive Wink

i wouldn't mind taking a shot at this... succesfull or not lol

on-the-trail (Feb 11, 2013 at 4:23)

Hmmmm?

- 16

zolibmx13 (Feb 11, 2013 at 4:51) (Below Threshold) show comment

I would enjoy a video of somebody going that trail brakeless

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slc-ripper (Feb 11, 2013 at 6:25) (Below Threshold) show comment

SAF=steep as F*ck

+ 26

bigd8006 (Feb 11, 2013 at 6:52)

If there was a video of that with somebody hitting it with out breaks you could probably catch it on the TV show "1000 ways to die".

a650B (Feb 11, 2013 at 7:14)

That dark patch in the middle of the descent is where I would die.

cyberhawk Plus (Feb 11, 2013 at 7:17)

lean back !

powerline (Feb 11, 2013 at 13:14)

Its perfect . I can feel my heart speeding up and time slowing down .

+ 18

Chesterboy (Feb 11, 2013 at 14:20)

Here's a POV shot of my buddy going over the berm... not sure how he survived www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpqQeIjvApQ

CookiemonsterMan (Feb 11, 2013 at 19:58)

haha, I love how chill they both are about it, I know if it was me a buddy of mine then we would both be like "holy f*ck man!!" and laughing and stuff.

BikerDude000 (Feb 11, 2013 at 22:45)

that would be gnarly but fun as hell

cyberhawk Plus (Feb 12, 2013 at 1:27)

thanks for the vid chester.. awesome trail indeed.. and you have one very lucky buddy ! tup

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Luke-VTT (Feb 11, 2013 at 1:43)

Reminds me how fluently Lopes is ripping this very spot --> www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfwvUqDZAlg#t=3m10s
Great shot anyway!

(sorry Pinkbike but "jump to time" is not yet implemented in your player. For everyone else who wat to watch this amazing video here the URL is www.pinkbike.com/news/X-Fusion-Visits-Brian-Lopes-Video.html and the particular section is from 3m10s on. Enjoy.)

trickn0l0gy (Feb 11, 2013 at 6:58)

And mind you: Brian is racing this thing with an allmountain bike. Not a downhill rig. That guy is such a beast.

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+ 14

nikoniko (Feb 5, 2013 at 14:48)

Stupendously Steep! RideOn!

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dean1 (Feb 11, 2013 at 17:59)

that trail looks awwsome,,,,, almost looks as steep as up north... too bad i have no bike while im down here or else i would love to send that trail..

adamdigby (Feb 13, 2013 at 9:30)

You rode this on your hardtail a while ago! How's it going up in Washington?

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flipfantasia (Feb 11, 2013 at 8:19)

that trail is gnarly! and that corner is perched on top of a very steep cliffy area, if you miss it you're falling a long way! I remember being rather gripped riding that a few years back!

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danyul (Feb 12, 2013 at 9:40)

Thanks everyone!
...& thanks to PB for supporting my photography!

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D-H-K (Feb 17, 2013 at 11:41)

If you don't make that corner your fucked, the line of view going into it is so steep it's a trip feels like you're going straight off cliff...

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edubfromktown (Feb 11, 2013 at 11:08)

Awesome picture & brass balled rider! Wonder how many have gone the way of heedless mountain goat... SPLAT X Frown

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scotttherider (Feb 11, 2013 at 0:11)

That's a sick line! Looks like a white knuckle run.

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ClintCast (Mar 7, 2013 at 20:32)

PG!!!! Only real DH riders do it! GREAT SHOT and AWESOME look at! Love Laguna trails!!

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fabianm3 (Mar 11, 2013 at 3:16)

Great pic, i prefer the telonic trail, it is not far as gnary as this trail Smile

...Laguna Beach is a wonderful place !

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michalwrx (Feb 11, 2013 at 12:39)

Ooooops, running out of travel, rocks ahead. This is getting RAD Big Grin

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mcfcant (Feb 11, 2013 at 12:13)

You must be mental!! Sweet pic

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stpfilms (Feb 11, 2013 at 13:29)

You sir are riding steep terrain

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LocalRiderHD (Feb 11, 2013 at 11:46)

nearly bottomed out dude

pdxkid Plus (Feb 11, 2013 at 18:23)

Poor boxxer doesn't have much left!

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space97 (Feb 11, 2013 at 14:03)

Sick pic man finally somewhere other then Canada for a POD... #MyHomeTown

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shoveler (Feb 11, 2013 at 18:22)

I laugh when my tire rubs my skivvies from the steeps... Wink

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nikoniko (Feb 11, 2013 at 14:25)

WOOOOHOOOOO Rock Dan Dan the Photo Man!

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yxbix (Feb 11, 2013 at 1:23)

wow, great effort on the angle from the photographer. Sick line too!

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OGBrowner (Feb 11, 2013 at 13:52)

Way to go, Dan. Another great POD!

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ercover (Feb 11, 2013 at 10:54)

Have to trust your brakes! STEEP !!!

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paol951 Plus (Mar 6, 2013 at 9:35)

North side of Aliso Veijo canyon?

danyul (Mar 6, 2013 at 13:33)

Yeah - something like that. closer to the ocean

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barbarosza (Feb 11, 2013 at 2:40)

oookay Carlie for neeeyaaalll

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YETI-Koko (Feb 11, 2013 at 7:28)

Awesome Pic! Looks like he is sitting on his rear tire...watch ya crack!

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JFryze (Feb 11, 2013 at 7:57)

His balls must be inches away from scraping on the back tyre

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DHDORK49 (Feb 15, 2013 at 18:47)

Gets the heart racing! Nice shot!

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aaron-uk (Mar 5, 2013 at 3:38)

wana ride there so bad. no good dh runs in the uk Frown

danyul (Mar 5, 2013 at 8:34)

Come on out! It's waiting for you. haha

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tomfullalove (Mar 5, 2013 at 11:22)

Want that

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esphotography (Feb 11, 2013 at 0:01)

Nice one Dan!

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pdxkid Plus (Feb 11, 2013 at 18:23)

STOP it you scary me!

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WDCCUTS Plus (Feb 11, 2013 at 1:12)

Steep as

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treymotleyDH (Feb 11, 2013 at 12:49)

SIIIICK

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Turqoise (Feb 11, 2013 at 7:48)

Vvvvvvertical!!

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Lilshredman (Feb 11, 2013 at 6:58)

Problem?

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LeeMciver (Feb 11, 2013 at 4:32)

sweet shot, looks narly

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davidmtbDH (Feb 11, 2013 at 1:43)

that looks great fun!!

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phatone17 (Feb 11, 2013 at 8:40)

SEND IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

bigwheels29er (Feb 11, 2013 at 13:56)

off the mountain?

phatone17 (Feb 11, 2013 at 16:03)

umm....errr.....of course

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Xc2dh1 (Feb 11, 2013 at 14:21)

Looks like pg

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neimbc (Feb 11, 2013 at 15:33)

that's a great shot

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jrocksdh (Feb 11, 2013 at 9:48)

Thats RAD for sure!

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barbarosza (Feb 11, 2013 at 2:35)

Sooooo GOOOOOOOOOOOOD ! where is it ? France ?

BigWallFC (Feb 11, 2013 at 3:48)

Laguna Beach, California.

Lilshredman (Feb 12, 2013 at 16:03)

Go California!!! WHoop Whoop!

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WAKIdesigns (Feb 11, 2013 at 2:28)

Steep shit FTW!

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