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Brendan Howey - Island Winter V.2.0

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ridetheline (Mar 7, 2012 at 21:44)

Larock + Brendan Howey = the best thing that has happened to pinkbike!

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intenserider7 (Mar 7, 2012 at 21:46)

Larock rocks! Seriously the best edits on PB. Unique too, the moss tear at :28 was sick. And the pow turns at 1:20! So sick, gets me stoked to ride every time!

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ckruper (Mar 7, 2012 at 22:22)

Gotta love that island style moss roost at 0:27

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boostmaster (Mar 7, 2012 at 22:46)

haha Aaron I see you're into Lana Del Rey music now! she is good though!

FunnBOB (Mar 8, 2012 at 4:01)

Great scenery, Great location, Great riding = Great VOD!

Loucas (Mar 8, 2012 at 13:34)

If I could, I would fave this vid a thousand times!

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PLC07 (Mar 9, 2012 at 1:51)

I liked the 2:08 jump. The pov makes it look like the landing as a mile away.

mtbrider256 (Mar 9, 2012 at 15:44)

he probably did Wink

haha VOD!!

poozank (Mar 9, 2012 at 16:30)

That was amazing, loved how the song was paired with the riding, VOM

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thenegpropper (Mar 12, 2012 at 0:21)

www.pinkbike.com/photo/7790522

roast-dinner-pinner (Mar 12, 2012 at 3:27)

Yeaaaaoow!

batteredwestcoast (Mar 12, 2012 at 12:01)

already ten seconds in, i press the fav button

D-Owen (Mar 12, 2012 at 12:16)

I am speechless.

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kona-stinky-trek (Mar 12, 2012 at 13:19) (Below Threshold) show comment

awesome vid but I'm kinda sick of winter stuff since spring is right around the corner..

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pierszdan (Mar 12, 2012 at 17:22)

@kona-stinky-trek how is he supposed to make a spring edit if spring hasn't happened yet...

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eightohhfive (Mar 12, 2012 at 21:43) (Below Threshold) show comment

www.pinkbike.com/video/246155

kona-stinky-trek (Mar 13, 2012 at 3:37)

i've only been to bc once but doesnt it get warmer and all the snow melts around this time of year? It was a sick edit I'm just saying personally I just want spring to come haha

pierszdan (Mar 13, 2012 at 23:54)

Haha yeah man I catch your drift. We usually don't much snow in Victoria. So when we do, everything in the entire city shuts down and provides perfect traffic for bikers braving the snow.

pierszdan (Mar 13, 2012 at 23:55)

Get*

konablastboy88 (Mar 14, 2012 at 21:41)

honestly....00:42 is SO intense

GeorgeDP (Mar 16, 2012 at 15:55)

this is one of those videos thats actually perfect.

JohnDeceln (Mar 22, 2012 at 14:42) (Below Threshold) show comment

Doesnt matter how good you are anymore, as long as you have a insane filmer..

konablastboy88 (Mar 24, 2012 at 8:04)

SO TRUE

mzk1997 (Jun 19, 2012 at 9:40)

HOW IS THIS NOT VOD YET

charliedeffner (May 2, 2013 at 19:49)

what remix is this

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a2kjao (Mar 7, 2012 at 22:00)

Awesome edit!
So before anyone asks:
Lana Del Rey - Blue Jeans (Count Ninjula Remix)

rmtrailshredder (Apr 7, 2012 at 10:48)

Just what i was looking for!

dbodoggle (Jan 4, 2013 at 1:40)

one day people will wait for the end of the vid - or try something unheard of like using shazam..

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BryanBobo (Mar 8, 2012 at 13:14)

This is 99% better than half the films hollywood pumps out, and it's free!!!

GrantR (Mar 12, 2012 at 17:35)

99% of the time I enjoy this movie every time

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momo91 (Mar 8, 2012 at 1:56)

video of the year Salute

Samdoster (Mar 8, 2012 at 2:44)

today 4.200 views, towards the end of the year 1.000.000 views

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pedalhound (Mar 7, 2012 at 22:13)

This is so awesome, Brendan and Larock knocked it out of the park with this one. I usually am not a huge slowmo fan...but they did it right...so good.

torypowers (Mar 14, 2012 at 18:39)

dear aaron, please make a full length film with howey. i will buy it. that is all. thank you.

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dooshy (Mar 12, 2012 at 22:26)

So many comments on this I didn't think there was any point. But it has to be said (again), that was absolutely magic.
Larock vids are the shit, I love how the scenery gets a look in, the slow mo and music all suit the environment. Like a winter wonderland.
I really hope you're working on a full length.

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jvanheel (Mar 7, 2012 at 22:06)

PB should create a re-play button for this video.... I have watched it 3 times already! Great stuff Aaron!

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BrantHavro (Mar 7, 2012 at 22:49)

this video reminded me of something one of the top film makers would produce. rad job

lenmerderdenfer (Mar 8, 2012 at 0:41)

Agreed! I found their chef-d'oeuvre very dreamscape-esque. Thanks for your hard work! On a side note, what was the budget for this video project?

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larock Plus (Mar 9, 2012 at 20:00)

The budget for this was maybe $100. Just gas money and ferry trips.

hillatoppa (Apr 8, 2012 at 14:16)

That's awesome, definitely looks like you got your money's worth! Wink

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boylagz (Mar 8, 2012 at 13:07)

All I can say is there better be a full-length film from these guys coming coz quite honestly, this is one of the best Ive seen. Ever.

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Gibbons757 (Mar 7, 2012 at 21:46)

This video is why slow-mo was made. I really like the scenes when it was snowing and he was pinned

EricThiessen (Mar 7, 2012 at 21:54)

couldn't agree more. Lost of slow mo vids are cheesy and dumb. but this was PERFECT!!!

GrantR (Mar 12, 2012 at 17:36)

I hate slow mo when I notice it, but this flowed so well, only what needed to be slowed down was.

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EricThiessen (Mar 7, 2012 at 21:51)

And that sums up what it is like to ride on the island!!!

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BCbikers129 (Mar 12, 2012 at 10:16)

wait, i just wanna say that its my b-day today and i get a brendan howey VOD and a sam pilgrim POD!!!!!!! thanks pinkbike Razz

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crashvictom (Mar 9, 2012 at 19:39)

Was that all over the island? Most of that looked like Naniamo, some looked like hartland. Can you tell me where this is, give or take?

larock Plus (Mar 9, 2012 at 19:48)

about half was right near Victoria and half was in Duncan.

crashvictom (Mar 9, 2012 at 23:29)

That makes sense. I recognised quite a bit of that, but I haven't ridden there in a few years. That's awesome, thanks man

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salesengineer (Apr 7, 2012 at 14:55)

This video is really awesome; I've replayed it so many times. Wish I could cycle as skilfully as this guy. The soundtrack is a regular on my car playlist now, and I'll re-visualise this cool vid over & over again.

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greencarrots (Mar 7, 2012 at 21:44)

that was incredible

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NSBikesphil (Mar 8, 2012 at 13:27)

unreal

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salesengineer (Apr 7, 2012 at 14:57)

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rookie1234 (Mar 9, 2012 at 21:09)

this video just makes mountain biking for me. insane is one of the words that comes to mind. awesome work aaron! and howey, killing it as always bro

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blackfriday3113 (Mar 7, 2012 at 22:19)

Best edit Ive seen in a very long time. Makes me proud to live on Van Isl. You never dissapoint Larock!

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TylerPaget (Mar 7, 2012 at 22:07)

amazing..

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zachinblack (Mar 13, 2013 at 20:15)

VOD for sure... Music choice was perfect, set the mood of the environment well and creates emotion that really drew me in! Many props!!!!

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Normandie (Mar 8, 2012 at 13:26)

Another amazing edit! What's Next must have a sequel in the future, I would buy it instantly on DVD and watch it in cinema for sure.

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corbinselfe (Mar 7, 2012 at 21:52)

So sick! that intro was so good. nice job guys!

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campofchampions Plus (Mar 10, 2012 at 15:56)

Awesome work guys. Great video. Ken

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deano88 (Apr 7, 2012 at 2:00)

Sik vid Awsum riding some big stuff in there and good time to go with too lana del ray blue jeans good choice not heard this in any other vid goes well

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darkalleydownhill (Jul 4, 2012 at 18:43)

holy favs, that is knarlly, Props on Keepin with it mr larock. I feel like a fade now. lol still hope i can shoot vids with ya in the future, your know what your hunting

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ThePhaitClub (Mar 18, 2012 at 9:15)

seriously...can't understand all the excitement, it's just average riding besides the big drop...not worth 160k views...imo....let the flames come

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bryj22 (Mar 7, 2012 at 22:38)

Nice! VOD in 3...2...1......

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caleb9819 (Mar 20, 2012 at 10:58)

this is amazing i watch it everyday i wake up and watch it then want to shred! love this vid best ever!

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Aug101 (Apr 8, 2012 at 15:14)

VOY! i have watched this vid like ten times it is so great! VOY!

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thatguy111 (Mar 12, 2012 at 21:07)

this is so much better then school... Razz

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suspended-productions (Mar 9, 2012 at 12:36)

So mun inspiration here! Love to watch and learn from these!

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C-trides (Apr 8, 2012 at 9:29)

I wish there was a longer intro, more emo shots of water and trees and less riding. He snuck too much riding in there!

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JacobNeufeld (Mar 8, 2012 at 20:15)

is it just me or was that snowy shot at 0:40 the most epic thing evar!!! So AWESOME!

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Dirtrider12374 (Jul 6, 2012 at 21:33)

Oh my god this one of the best edits I've ever seen!!!! Expeccialy the moss tears in the beginning so sick!!!!

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nickt (Mar 7, 2012 at 21:43)

howey kills it!

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duck-slap (Mar 7, 2012 at 22:35)

that was some good mountain descending. i liked the part where he was on the bicycle.

ali-chapple (Mar 8, 2012 at 13:17)

hand on heart, my favourite video on pinkbike, possibly ever. everything just felt like it couldn't have been done better! great video guys!

ali-chapple (Mar 9, 2012 at 3:19)

I actually can't stop watching this video!!!

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HardingO (Mar 8, 2012 at 3:05)

This is the best video I've seen for so long it gets me so stoked to ride! Has to be VOD soon!

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alexvos (Mar 7, 2012 at 21:47)

beautiful

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thomas-b (Mar 7, 2012 at 22:47)

Not a fan of slo-mo in dh vids but this pulled it off for sure!

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steverr (Mar 12, 2012 at 12:12)

Loam drift at 27 seconds really makes me want to ride

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ccolagio (Apr 13, 2012 at 0:08)

song is Blue Jeans by Lana Del Ray

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t-I-Lqy06g

and...this video if effing beautiful

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malte987 (Apr 19, 2012 at 10:46)

could you send a download link for this awesome song? i found this on itunes, but it´s another version i think.

adamhalsall (Apr 21, 2012 at 21:56)

www.mrtzcmp3.net/MRTZCmp3?singer=Lana%20Del%20Rey&song=Blue%20Jeans%20(Count%20Ninjula%20Remix)Count%20Ninjula%20Remix
Then click continue and find where it says "Klicken Sie hier zum Herunterladen" and click on that.

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bALoaDit (Mar 18, 2012 at 18:01)

Song? Is it a remix? does anyine knoie the name please? i think if i listen to it ill be able to ride just like this guy

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kanewesley (Mar 14, 2012 at 23:10)

GOT DAMN THAT WAS siiiiiick

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Giantlover99 (Mar 12, 2012 at 19:30)

that was..........................................epic

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osteoDH (Mar 15, 2012 at 18:55)

Straight shredding Jurassic Park - sicckkkk terrain and phenom shooting

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jthefoo (Mar 14, 2012 at 18:57)

Larock > Doing my homework

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Demo9Dude (Mar 15, 2012 at 7:54)

E P I C

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Tford (Mar 13, 2012 at 20:14)

anyone else see the face in the drop at 2:00?

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rapidrunner101 (Mar 12, 2012 at 18:52)

Fuck ya great clip! I can't wait for episode 2

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DrunkenMime (Mar 12, 2012 at 22:49)

Lloyd: EeKk! Harry! Your Hands are freezing!

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BCBen (Mar 12, 2012 at 21:26)

Score : Commencal 1 GT 0

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nikster (Mar 12, 2012 at 20:03)

Absolutely awesome film!

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liftedcummins (Mar 12, 2012 at 19:47)

song ? also jaw dropping vid for sure

tuftii (Mar 15, 2012 at 7:30)

Lana Del Rey - Blue Jeans (Count Ninjula Remix) Smile

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rweaves6 (Apr 8, 2012 at 20:19)

Good on you guys, you made us islanders proud! Was that prevost?

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Mavrey (Sep 2, 2012 at 0:50)

Oh wow! I am always amazed bu the quality of the videos we can find on PB

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ludgero (Jun 2, 2012 at 5:00)

wherever there is a video with a Commencal bike there is a VOD Smile

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SIMBARASHEjeje (Apr 10, 2012 at 10:41)

Wouldn't mind to have that kind of bike and be able to ride like that :')

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LuxMtb (Sep 15, 2012 at 1:58)

That's more than mountainbiking, That's a Dream!

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saskiaa (Dec 24, 2012 at 13:54)

amazing video, great music Smile

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stpfilms (Jan 8, 2013 at 14:54)

definetly in the top 5 for video of the year 2012

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JanB (Jan 3, 2013 at 1:05)

My hands feels cold just watching the video Wink

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mac1999 (Apr 9, 2012 at 20:56)

Hey man put some gloves on its winter

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AngelWho (Mar 12, 2012 at 18:00)

Gnar flavored eye candy!

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jameshealey (Apr 4, 2012 at 1:48)

VEry very well done Aaron!!! Love everything about this vid!!!

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hardc0r3 (Apr 3, 2012 at 12:48)

he looks like he's biking through the Jurassic period... awesome

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metalex (Apr 2, 2012 at 2:31)

this is just...perfect.

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ShropshireShredder-96 (Apr 4, 2012 at 8:18)

VOY VOY VOY VOY VOY

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moneypower (Apr 7, 2012 at 13:49)

Hey, love the clip does anyone know the name of the song????

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frankwizza (Apr 8, 2012 at 3:34)

just awesome, liverpool's riding spots are a long way from the islands :-(

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Skautik (Apr 8, 2012 at 2:29)

Man I would vote this for Video of the year for sure. Love it!

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m0j0 (Mar 21, 2012 at 12:06)

I love videos like that !!! thx man Wink

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sashamtbrider (Mar 12, 2012 at 12:52)

good video, nice music choice too

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LANGDALE99 (Mar 12, 2012 at 0:15)

Tzouhalem for the win! Big Grin

siiiick as edit as well!

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awais Plus (Mar 12, 2012 at 0:02)

saw VOD was from Larock. Instantly added to favourites.

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owenomalley (Mar 8, 2012 at 8:06)

video of the day by tomorrow. just watch.

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crividh (Mar 8, 2012 at 4:47)

He should ride some world cups.

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immacaroni (Mar 9, 2012 at 1:12)

you sir have mad editing and filming talent.

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Gabe352 (Mar 12, 2012 at 1:27)

ohhmygodd i agree with first comment

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Joey98 (Mar 11, 2012 at 1:57)

incredible!!

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latty (Mar 9, 2012 at 22:19)

wow......nice

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genericmk (Mar 9, 2012 at 8:28)

Yeah! Awesome.

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jrcd (Mar 9, 2012 at 7:25)

E P I C ! ! ! vod asap

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ZachTurple (Mar 8, 2012 at 18:38)

those opening shots were breathtaking! Big Grin

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minibennett21 (Mar 9, 2012 at 9:47)

EPIC it looked amazing from start till finish

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TedRan (Mar 12, 2012 at 16:41)

That was Awesome!!!!!!!

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ButtonPusher (Mar 8, 2012 at 0:33)

Quality vid guys..! Those rockface gaps were hella..!

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evanwm (Mar 12, 2012 at 1:37)

Oh my god, Larock. Flawless.

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Joezoidberg1 (Mar 12, 2012 at 8:58)

this is such a knarlly VID

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Calrin (Mar 12, 2012 at 14:20)

literally sent a shiver down my spine. great work!

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Aug101 (Mar 12, 2012 at 9:38)

VOD!

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skogsmulle101 (Mar 12, 2012 at 14:09)

moss toss! great vid again

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Edee (Mar 12, 2012 at 13:41)

HOW?! JUST HOW??!!

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rhodders113 (Mar 12, 2012 at 11:49)

Epic

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rossi97 (Mar 12, 2012 at 12:07)

sik

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DUB-DAWG (Mar 12, 2012 at 8:39)

that was......AMAZIN

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poombah (Mar 12, 2012 at 15:42)

Such a great edit! I love the slowmo moss rippage.

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luis-beri (Mar 12, 2012 at 7:59)

great vid!!

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cortlandthibodeau (Mar 7, 2012 at 21:59)

Amazing! Great job Aaron and Brendan!

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utrider (Mar 8, 2012 at 21:25)

EPIC.

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Hamishcg (Apr 13, 2012 at 7:48)

mmmmmmm commencal

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doni996 (Apr 14, 2012 at 5:36)

very nice video!!! Smile

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skaz (Apr 24, 2012 at 12:50)

cool

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berminator7 (Jun 10, 2012 at 5:20)

what rims does he use?

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stripes14 (Oct 1, 2012 at 18:26)

Sick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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bike4fun123 (Oct 2, 2012 at 17:46)

so sick

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shredskrilla (Oct 15, 2012 at 18:04)

best edit on pinkbike

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willick10 (Mar 12, 2013 at 15:53)

Song

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elwoodlear (May 5, 2013 at 9:14)

clean bike, cleaner vid

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parkboy (Mar 8, 2012 at 11:18)

Nice Edit!

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XR23 (Jan 2, 2013 at 15:15)

FATALITY =))

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Bradun (Mar 8, 2012 at 8:17)

Realy cool!

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ben-w Plus (May 2, 2012 at 17:10)

ntb

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Ricardoreal (Mar 9, 2012 at 10:23)

so sick!

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MtnHuck (Mar 12, 2012 at 6:37)

Epic VOD!

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PenedrosBikes (Mar 17, 2012 at 22:31)

wow, amazing.

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marcus310 (Mar 12, 2012 at 5:52)

sooo eppiiiccccc

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Lateralus23 (Mar 12, 2012 at 6:54)

Great! Almost perfect!

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vanko94 (Mar 15, 2012 at 4:10)

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TomCozens (Mar 13, 2012 at 15:21)

Blew my mind

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Krankedman (Mar 12, 2012 at 8:26)

Where is that?

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MeSo-ViLLAiN (Mar 14, 2012 at 20:56)

S I C K ! ! ! !

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spicy316 (Apr 9, 2012 at 1:00)

cool as fuck! simple.

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racelink4life (Mar 12, 2012 at 1:01)

Coooooool as!

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Saken (Mar 22, 2012 at 10:38)

its very, very good))

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blackpegasus (Mar 9, 2012 at 9:09)

VOD

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ivebeenfelt (Mar 9, 2012 at 7:56)

Umm, gloves? That's hardcore.

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macstiker (Mar 9, 2012 at 18:59)

EPIC VIDEO!...

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surgesunday (Apr 4, 2012 at 20:15)

Damn!!!!!!!!!!!!

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MrCarve (Apr 8, 2012 at 23:51)

absolutely great!!!!

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SBK-ID (Mar 10, 2012 at 23:27)

the real ice tech!

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BikerLuis (Mar 9, 2012 at 8:59)

vod

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jamesvisser (Mar 7, 2012 at 22:02)

THE for the win!

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mpj96 (Mar 9, 2012 at 12:03)

www.facebook.com/DownhillFreeriders

٩(●̮̮̃•̃)۶ Such a sick video. One of the best edits I've seen in while. ٩(●̮̮̃•̃)۶

www.facebook.com/DownhillFreeriders

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FunnBOB (Mar 8, 2012 at 4:05)

What's the song called?

genericmk (Mar 9, 2012 at 8:38)

Lana Del Rey - Blue Jeans (Count Ninjula Remix)

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islandlifemedia (Mar 7, 2012 at 21:46)

where is this?

norcovpsshore (Mar 7, 2012 at 21:51)

get out

larock Plus (Mar 7, 2012 at 22:03)

This was shot at a number of different zones on southern Vancouver Island.

EricThiessen (Mar 7, 2012 at 22:10)

that would have been the boss of all trails.

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