Video: Matt Orlando in the Green Room

Oct 1, 2014 at 13:43

by Reilly Kintzele

The Washington grown clothing company Imperial Motion has recently added Matt Orlando to their team as both an aspiring musician and the first downhill/mtb athlete to join the Imperial family. Imperial Motion is a lifestyle clothing brand that is centered around the idea of continual change and evolution, growing and shaping their clothing line to fit the needs and wants of the public. Due to this "never established" approach to business, Imperial Motion is able to provide clothing for all different situations: from casual hoodies for staying warm to button down shirts for that hot date you have on Friday, comfortable socks for everyday use to stylish boardshorts for hot summer afternoons. Whatever the occasion, Imperial Motion has you covered from head to toe.

Without a large trail system in Gig Harbor, Matt had to make his own and his backyard was the perfect location.

Matt suited up entirely in Imperial Motion gear with his new TR500.

Just a brief look into the products of Imperial Motion. Check out the rest of their line up at www.imperialmotion.com

Transition's new TR500 equipped with Race Face components, the SR Suntour Rux, and Continental tires, is Matt's weapon of choice.

May as well put a triple in the middle of a steep zone.

Matt decided that the easiest way to start his gnarly/steep/off camber section of trail was to build a triple over an existing trail..

Bermsplosion after the biggest jump in the line.

Bee stings to the eye are counter productive.

Matt was attacked by a bee first thing in the morning on our last day of filming the jump line. His eye was swollen shut in the matter of half an hour, but that didn't stop him from pushing on.

Duct tape fixes everything.

Hitting the jumpline with one eye.. because who needs depth perception

Who needs depth perception? As it turns out, hitting 40 foot jumps with one eye is kind of sketchy so we decided to take a sandwich break in hopes that the magical healing powers of sandwiches would help with the swelling..

Sweet and simple style says more than words ever could.

A nice and flat table on the 40 foot blind stepdown/hip.

Nothing beats a solid whip.

Matt would like to thank his sponsors for their continued, and new, support through out the 2014 season:

Freehub Magazine
Transition Bikes
Royal Racing
Continental Tires
Race Face Components
Five Ten
Smith Optics
SR Suntour
Bell Helmets
Imperial Motion
Treelines
Jet Black

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82 Comments

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nofear259 (Oct 3, 2014 at 16:24)

what a boss...."cant see outta my left eye... whoo needs it! ive got another eye that works just fine" that is being a badass right there

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VladMTBR (Oct 3, 2014 at 18:44)

Duck taping it open is badass

37 1

NorthernMatt (Oct 4, 2014 at 0:56)

I can't see out of my left eye permanently. Some days it sucks, most days it doesn't. I still keep riding but the depth perception thing is a bitch.

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nouser (Oct 4, 2014 at 1:25)

I cant see out my left eye either, and all I can say is its not easy so respect for him riding like that haha

broadyvrs FL (Oct 4, 2014 at 9:36)

Was he riding the bee line, awesome riding!

chyu (Oct 4, 2014 at 10:32)

I wonder how much does a left eye worth these days?

rippin-norco (Oct 4, 2014 at 12:12)

NO f*ckING WAY DOES THIS COMPANY HAVE A BIKE TEAM.

My favorite shirt is this brand and I bought it because it had a big ol' shark on it hahaha

edit: will be buying more now

ziggyzuggy (Oct 4, 2014 at 18:08)

like i said duct tape will do

ryanroberts (Oct 4, 2014 at 20:04)

God graced him with a second. He's a f*ckin spartan.

lalena (Oct 4, 2014 at 22:44)

Did he lose the eyebrow when removing the duct tape?

cardonethebear (Oct 5, 2014 at 11:11)

Where can i get one?

lalodh (Oct 5, 2014 at 15:59)

I feel sorry for Matt.....having to live in such a horrible place....ha ha Congratulations on great riding, building and filming.

sewer-rat FL (Oct 6, 2014 at 4:55)

duct tape - the solution to everything!!!

wolly96 (Oct 6, 2014 at 12:57)

this is why duck tape is one of the farmers best friends along side cable ties and baler string

10 0

v12ewok (Oct 3, 2014 at 18:50)

It's awesome to hear Grieves on an edit

choppertank3e (Oct 4, 2014 at 19:54)

Just built a little jump trail with a huge bee hive in the middle part hoping it would keep people from fucking with it too much. Now I'm starting to question the wisdom of that choice.

bighuckdaddy (Oct 3, 2014 at 20:56)

Great Bro with Sick editing skills.... -Check Fast rowdy Lines boosting over foliage- Check Dialed Bike to pin through the chunder - Check one lousy piece of Duct tape to Hold eye open for last segment of Filming.... EPIC

smallkinehawaiian (Oct 4, 2014 at 19:50)

Matt!!! Can I please come ride this trail with you? It looks amazing! So fast and flowy with those floaters like OMG!!! Haha for real though, you can blind fold me. And I'll shovel dirt. And bring beers.

mattlando12 (Oct 5, 2014 at 12:11)

Unfortunately the trails recently were destroyed by the property owners... Ive been lucky enough to call those woods my own for years but now its time for a new zone if you still want to dig!

smallkinehawaiian (Oct 5, 2014 at 15:22)

Aww bummer man too bad that seems to be the case all over. I'm down to dig a new zone. Shoot me a pm if you want help.

Lurch420 (Oct 6, 2014 at 1:31)

My god, they didnt destroy that pristine looking bush along with the trails did they?
Looks like somewhere in jurassic park!

artistformlyknowasdan FL (Oct 3, 2014 at 17:47)

a small incision will reduce swelling by draining the fluids, better than duct tape anyways, my 2 cents

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ABreen (Oct 3, 2014 at 18:24)

I can't see nothin, you gotta open my eye. Cut me Mick...

bigburd (Oct 4, 2014 at 5:57)

I'm not sure recommending that people cut their eye lids open is such a smart move really , antihistamine is probably the safer bet.

thinkbike FL (Oct 4, 2014 at 6:56)

Adrian!

vw4ever (Oct 4, 2014 at 8:00)

@bigburd- it was just a movie quote. The first Rocky movie I believe- haven't seen it since I was a youngster.

bigburd (Oct 4, 2014 at 10:32)

ah missed that one

nouser (Oct 5, 2014 at 5:53)

Hey guys, Totally rad edit! Just watched it twice. What a pinner and sick filming too, Loving the different angles and song choice was perfect. Suited the loamyness of the forest and flowy trails.I need that song on my ipod. Who is it by please? Thankyou

downbeat73 (Oct 5, 2014 at 8:50)

I like this comment. One of the best little vids I've seen in ages.

ReilShiftMedia (Oct 5, 2014 at 15:53)

Cheers boys! We appreciate the support! The song is Shreds and its by Grieves

briceps (Oct 4, 2014 at 14:17)

That TR500 looks so sick. The riding is sick. And I love IMs clothing. Perfect edit.

wakebrdbabe7 (Oct 3, 2014 at 16:37)

nice work guys, stoked to see you too colaborate! matt you're a beast, reilly, you're an amazing filmer! Cant wait to see more!! ~shelly

thecameraguy (Oct 5, 2014 at 14:49)

Matt Muthaf*ckin Orlando! Still slaying it brotha. Looks like youre doing quite well for yourself. Nice work to RK on the edit! Keep killin it Matt!

northwestdhdad (Oct 4, 2014 at 0:00)

Very proud of this guy.

mattlando12 (Oct 5, 2014 at 12:15)

Thanks for always believing Estes. You're my hero!!

northwestdhdad (Oct 5, 2014 at 12:37)

And your mine. Looking forward to seeing you at the races next year- needed a year to clear my head.

bikez4sale (Oct 4, 2014 at 14:45)

1:41 what the f*ck kind of a landing is that? Physics tells me he should be dead

DrPete (Oct 4, 2014 at 19:58)

I live in Gig Harbor and I must find this trail so I can ride it nowhere near that well.

mattlando12 (Oct 5, 2014 at 12:14)

Sorry man the trails have been since destroyed. We shot this edit almost 6 months ago and shortly after everything you see in the edit was either blocked or flattened by a tractor. All good things must come to an end i guess...

DrPete (Oct 6, 2014 at 19:01)

I think I might know where it is, then. North side of town east of Crescent Valley? I was bummed because I live right there and it's a 5min ride to the trailhead from my house. I saw a lot was getting bulldozed back there.

novajustin (Oct 3, 2014 at 16:40)

wow. that is some damn riding right there!

malathion (Oct 3, 2014 at 20:55)

i'd say he has a "muscular" style

sbrdude1 (Oct 3, 2014 at 22:46)

"we decided to take a sandwich break in hopes that the magical healing powers of sandwiches would help with the swelling.."
Pretty amazing writing!!!

ReilShiftMedia (Oct 3, 2014 at 23:30)

Thanks dude! I think i might win a Pulitzer for that one

mountainbiker929 (Oct 5, 2014 at 16:16)

Some one watched the NSMB How to Make a Sick Mountain Bike Edit video

hardyk (Oct 3, 2014 at 17:18)

that was fast, just want to ride now also replace my boxxer for a rux

sittingduck (Oct 3, 2014 at 18:31)

Sick trail!! Nicely done.

Fritobandito FL (Oct 3, 2014 at 19:46)

Super fast and a lot of blind hits!

redwustran (Oct 3, 2014 at 23:13)

Bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaap The sound of being 5th gear pinned the entire time

blissco541 (Oct 4, 2014 at 11:41)

thought homie was going down for sure at 1:42

Biocoug1 (Oct 4, 2014 at 12:19)

washington state. endless mtb trails. I love my home

jmatt (Oct 6, 2014 at 21:33)

I have permanent vision damage in my right eye from a crash I jackson hole bike park. Blind spots are a bitch

TR-MTB-FILMS (Oct 3, 2014 at 18:28)

whats the name of the song please??

BrandenG (Oct 3, 2014 at 18:51)

Shread by Greives

TR-MTB-FILMS (Oct 3, 2014 at 22:07)

thanks man

wakedog (Oct 4, 2014 at 7:22)

If you can't duct it chuck it.

mtb-mech (Oct 3, 2014 at 18:13)

Reilly great job like usual, Matt you are one bad ass mo'fo!

geerumm (Oct 3, 2014 at 18:57)

The best backyard ever!

wasea04 (Oct 3, 2014 at 20:24)

He should've had spinach, not a sandwich.

sasso90 (Oct 3, 2014 at 20:41)

nice edit! sick riding!

mtbfunfunfun (Oct 4, 2014 at 6:25)

Great style. Smooth and quick.

mtbfunfunfun (Oct 4, 2014 at 6:27)

And BIG blind airs....sweet.

PedalShopLLC (Oct 4, 2014 at 7:04)

if you cant duct is.... ____ it

CProkop (Oct 4, 2014 at 7:23)

Representing for the GHHS!

mattlando12 (Oct 5, 2014 at 12:16)

graduated like 8 years ago but yeah I guess you could say I still represent!

unleash (Oct 4, 2014 at 11:35)

well! that was fucking sweet!

Enduro07 (Oct 4, 2014 at 12:49)

I told you not to eat that lollipop out of that strippers buuuthole

trimakas (Oct 6, 2014 at 6:10)

Nice jobs Reilly and Matt-O! You boyz are killin' it, as always.

sconnell (Oct 3, 2014 at 16:27)

Righteous

carterhbond (Oct 3, 2014 at 16:47)

DUCT TAPE!!!!!!!!!!!

christianmoutinho (Oct 3, 2014 at 18:39)

Sick.

Wadespeed (Oct 3, 2014 at 22:54)

Ouch for the eye

krippler720 (Oct 4, 2014 at 1:43)

Yewww!!!

ryanfarner (Oct 6, 2014 at 11:14)

sick trail

ParkLaps (Oct 4, 2014 at 16:28)

Oh rich kids.

luis-beri (Oct 4, 2014 at 13:12)

Nice video O_o lol

gwhalen3 (Oct 4, 2014 at 19:26)

same ol stuff boorrriiiinnng>>>>>>>>>

morgan21 (Oct 5, 2014 at 22:03)

Let see your mind blowing skills, dipshit

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