The Deakinator's 2016 End Of Year Edit

Jan 2, 2017
by Ben Deakin  
Views: 10,365    Faves: 92    Comments: 3

Here's my 2016 summed up in 15 minutes featuring Brendan Fairclough, Andrew Neethling, Sam Reynolds, Olly Wilkins, Sam Pilgrim and more. The highs and lows from breaking my shoulder and thumb in the Whip Off at Crankworx New Zealand to smashing wet muddy ruts in Les Gets, to riding in a mine to watching idiots jump on cacti in the states! #OiOi

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  • 109 4
 @ghostrider95: @nvranka: @Trials-FTW: I find it irritating to judge someone without knowing or meeting them, Heres something about me for you to learn if you really wanna know, www.pinkbike.com/news/ben-deakin-deakinator-interview-2015.html
Im no Rockstar Slopestyle rider or Fast factory DH rider but most importantly I'm someone who knows first hand how life can change at any moment and decided to live my life to the best of my ability after leaving the military, I don't judge people I just ride as its my passion if it means riding with mates who happen to be pros then so be it! Peace,
If you've got a problem then tell it to my face rather than through a keyboard!!
#OiOi
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 they're just jealous of you, keep doing what your doing!!! Oi oi!!
  • 5 0
 love you guys, man. you're a good reminder to keep things light and funny and enjoy yourself. keep on keepin' on. maybe they'll get it one day...
  • 4 0
 Looks like you have a sick life! I'd take that with the haters
  • 6 2
 lol, coming from the UK and calling Rotorua a f*^king hole. Looks like you've had a great year though - congrats.
  • 4 0
 Well said Deaks, you live the dream live life to the full. When you are old which will be soon Wink You can look back and say, I did it all rather than i wish i had.

Look forward to 2017 shenanigans #oioi
  • 9 1
 @kit-nz: It does smell a bit,but other than that really nice, haha
  • 2 0
 That was sick!!!! Guys that are jealous of this should lube their stanctions and play compression and rebound in thier butts!!! Oioioi!!
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flag ghostrider95 (Jan 4, 2017 at 7:36) (Below Threshold)
 Dear "Deakinator" Ben! Pretty awesome interview. You must have been through lots of things and it's awesome you started to live your life to the best of your abilities as a bike rider around the world. But which of my statement is incorrect about you? I still think you include pros in your videos only to boost your views and article clicks. Also, following your logic, please tell your fans you've never met to stop commenting under the article, since they don't know you either and they are judging you, only in a positive way. I prefer real life interactions too but chances are we'll never meet haha. Take some criticism. Peace and #OiOi (whatever it means)!
  • 6 8
 Lol...literally all I said was I don't know who you are...
  • 6 1
 Why do you have to know who the rider is? He's not cooking you dinner or dating your daughter. I don't know what many 'famous' riders look like without a helmet on (I asked Jerome Clementz last your what group he was in at an enduro round) that doesn't mean I don't love the scene and everything to do with the sport. Watching vids online, whether it's the latest blockbuster or someone's bedroom edit, the goal is the same no matter who's involved. People want you to see it and think, that's awesome, I'm gonna get out on my bike and ride.
  • 4 6
 Oh the Internet...
  • 2 0
 After meeting Ben in Forest Of Dean and knowing about his history in the Marines he deserves his respect; let alone the fact he is a riding instructor and has helped me with my selection and career path. Some of these comments are unjustified unlike the "OiOi!"
  • 3 3
 @FatBoyFreeride: the dude says Oi oi throughout all of his videos almost constantly, and you expect no one to repeat it?
  • 3 0
 Met You in person fella many times and i can say you are one of the nicest guys out there and go out your way too help others, be it a young lad or an old git like me. Keep doing what your doing and stuff the haters, got your back fella anytime.
  • 2 0
 Maybe daddy didn't show them enough attention when they were younger.....................................or maybe grandad showed them too much? Oi Oi!!
  • 44 3
 Oi Oi!
  • 19 0
 I met him at a local race this year, he just turned up, won everything, sent it with the locals and went home again. Great guy!
  • 11 0
 Deaks is definitely
The fact that he just turns up at races and podiums means that this vid is purely just an overview of how he enjoys his life when he's not putting the hard graft in to place high at race days.

Also, any guy who can rock up and session bike parks with Brendan, Hart and top world cup riders is obviously a pinner on a bike, I could name a handful of boring C***ts on the top ten world cup riders list yet portray such a boring and bland attitude with no interest in their fans...

Keep Deaks peaking! #oioi
  • 6 0
 Posted it twice #IDGAF
  • 10 1
 Biking isn't about this. It's about a calorie controlled macrobiotic diet. Getting to bed early after a hard session on the old crossfit. Being nice and quiet reading your favourite training manual.
  • 8 0
 @ghostrider95: I didn't really want to enter this debate as Id rather you speak to me directly rather than be the big hard man behind a keyboard, But just for your enjoyment heres a video of one of my other mates who isn't a Pro which still managed to get over 140,000 Views www.facebook.com/Deakinator1/videos/10154632787133345
Ill be sure to tell Brendog, Pilgrim etc that I'm not going to film them next year as some twerp on Pinkbike thinks I just use them to gain video views nothing to do with the fact they are my mates, Anyway cheers for exposing that fact so if you wouldnt mind taking your head for a s**t and any after thoughts feel free to message me directly and we can go from there, Cheers #OiOi
  • 2 0
 Shots fired! Don't get too put down by it Deaks, you've earned your space on the home page. Keep shredding and putting it all on YouTube, I very much look forward to your videos.
  • 6 0
 Deaks is definitely underrated.

The fact that he just turns up at races and podiums means that this vid is purely just an overview of how he enjoys his life when hes not putting the hard graft in to place high at race days.

Also, any guy who can rock up and session bike parks with Brendan, Hart and top world cup riders is obviously a pinner on a bike, I could name a handful of boring C***ts who are in the top 10 world top riders yet portray such a boring and bland attitude with no interest in their fans
  • 10 1
 Living the good life Ben Big Grin
  • 7 0
 When I grow up, I want to be in a Deakinator Edit......... and so does my mum!
  • 5 0
 I cannot even imagen the fun I would have to ride at so many cool places in 1 year!
  • 8 3
 how to live the the life deakinator style, get pissed, ride your bike and say oi oi loads!!! #sickedit
  • 8 1
 Epic video!!
  • 3 0
 Deaks is a bloody legend and he's reaping what he sowed. if everyone had a bit of Deaks in their lives it would make the world a better place.
  • 2 0
 Deaks is the man. Love the edits and even said Hi at Ard Rock enduro. Cool guy and can't wait for the edits through 2017.
Cant drink Newkie brown for toffee though!
Keep it up Deaks. #oioi
  • 9 3
 Legend
  • 6 1
 Love it Deaks!
  • 1 0
 To be fair see him on the corner spectating at the megavlache after he had qualified on a corner shouted Oi Oi and he shouted back fucking have it lad spured me on tbh top lad much respect
  • 3 0
 Yeah DEAK! Director of good times. Cheers buddy, hope to see you again in Whistler someday.
  • 2 0
 I did a coaching course this year with Deaks. He was awesome, proper professional and was a good laugh. Top Bloke #OiOi.
  • 1 0
 Yup - Me and Mr. Bling did one with Deaks as well. I've so much more confidence now and really flew at the 'Ard Rock as a result!
  • 2 0
 so many laughs, don't listen to the c?=·ts, keep the edits coming mate. one of the few keeping it real. :Beer
  • 2 0
 What a year nice 1, Oi Oi!
  • 2 0
 I want to see this lad in Whistler next summer for a good Oi Oi!!!
  • 2 1
 WE FOUND 2016 voy !!!!! Semenuks edits are 10meters into solid ground compared to tht
  • 2 0
 Mate, looks like you had a killer year! Great vid.
  • 2 0
 Class edit Oi Oi!
  • 3 1
 Rock on am-bang ski x
  • 1 0
 What are the songs in this please?
  • 1 0
 This is brilliant! What ridings all about! Made me smile and feel happy!
  • 1 0
 I also broke collar bone at Skyline Rotorua... That kiwi dirt is hard!
  • 2 1
 Navy boy...... Oi Oi
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