Video: Wild Freeride Lines from Red Bull Formation 2022 by edspratt

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Woody25 (May 16, 2022 at 3:02)

It's so cool that this massive progression in women's freeriding is happening at a point where social media exists, and with a group of people who don't mind revealing how they really feel about hitting these terrifying lines! It's absolutely fascinating to see how people work up to hitting this stuff and to hear about how they deal with the fear.

Hitting any of that stuff is unimaginable to me, the bravery and skill is astounding!

Also, that bit at 1:43 where you can see the diggers down below and really appreciate the exposure made my legs wobble a bit! If I found myself up there I'd be laid face down on the ground screaming for an airlift down.

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Lejalapeno (May 16, 2022 at 7:40)

Anyone else prefer the Formation format vs Rampage? Personally, I feel like not having to cater to judges for a good score would really free up a lot of creative energy on that big mountain. Then again, if you remove the competition you will probably also lose a lot of funding for the heli/ drone shots and general event support.

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fiftypercentsure (May 16, 2022 at 9:50)

Been thinking the same. Rampage features and the risk just seems too big to be glossed over in one or two scored runs covered by a helicopter shot. Honestly recent Rampages I'm probably more worried about the possibility of one of my heroes getting permanently injured out there than what their score is. Liking how the Formation format slows it all down and allows the viewers to appreciate the process of pushing the limits.

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big-red (May 16, 2022 at 5:42)

Did I see what I think I saw at about 3:18? Jump to side-saddle landing into another jump and back to pedals? I'm sure there's some sort of wacky name for it like a "wet hashbrown" or "topsie onesie" or something, but no matter what it's called, that was siiiiiiiick.

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Spencermon (May 16, 2022 at 9:40)

I was trying to replay that part over and over and I'm pretty sure you're right. That was insane!! So stoked for this event.

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plyawn (May 16, 2022 at 9:59)

Hard to tell, but if I had to guess I'd say that was Robin Goomes doing a one-foot can?

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Spencermon (May 16, 2022 at 11:06)

@plyawn: someone lower in the comments linked to her instagram which shows drone footage of her whole run top to bottom.

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masira FL (May 16, 2022 at 7:18)

Those girls are absolutely smashing it! Incredible what they built within a week and how smooth they are going down those insane lines. Also looks like Freeride is a category where gender does not make as much difference as in Enduro i.e. - love to see that!

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swellhunter (May 16, 2022 at 2:52)

Ok Red Bull - let's have Dan Atherton build these athletes a Hardline Track.

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adzrees FL (May 16, 2022 at 2:49)

Such sick riders - this is awesome!

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learningcycles (May 16, 2022 at 7:39)

The winnner? All of us!

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randalliser (May 16, 2022 at 3:45)

That no hander at 2.50 was brilliant - the rider speed and smoothness along with the size of that feature ! Who was that ?

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dirtologist (May 16, 2022 at 4:04)

The one and only Robin Goomes.

She's also the one flipping that jump later on in the video.

Very much worth it watching her full run: www.instagram.com/tv/CdmWmgKgstO/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y

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plyawn (May 16, 2022 at 10:01)

@dirtologist: After getting robbed in speed & style landing a backflip in competition she's only continued to get better. Definitely pushing the sport forward.

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TurboTorsten (May 16, 2022 at 8:08)

Holy, if it looks gnarly on the gopro i dont wanna imagine what its like irl...

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Lokirides FL (May 16, 2022 at 4:31)

So. Much. RESPECT! Giving all the girls and boys something to dream about and work towards.

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timrippeth FL (May 17, 2022 at 15:32)

"I'm so proud of you!" I love that this comment was featured at the end of the vid. Good stuff.

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MOLDTRUTH (May 17, 2022 at 13:13)

Wear Gloves!!! You only get one set of hands.