GoPro Best Line Contest Winner Announced by pinkbikeaudience

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pinhead907 (Oct 22, 2019 at 11:23)

Homeboy can ride some skinnies. Geez.

Where is the 3rd place video shot? Gorgeous trail.

toodtoof (Oct 22, 2019 at 11:44)

I think it's Tahiti.

scott-townes (Oct 22, 2019 at 12:02)

I think he's submitted entries in the previous years and they're all insane.

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valhallascott (Oct 22, 2019 at 14:20)

Bakersfield

Airfreak FL (Oct 22, 2019 at 15:02)

@valhallascott: hahaha thanks for the chuckle

pinhead907 (Oct 22, 2019 at 15:11)

@twoD2F: You're right - here is his video on youtube, and it says Tahiti in the description. Awesome. www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bGNluWXdaI

jrocksdh (Oct 22, 2019 at 19:52)

Shouldn't this have waited until ramage happened? Gta believe there'll be some contenders

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alexisfire (Oct 22, 2019 at 19:11)

That second place video isn't even a line... I'm not sure how anybody thinks this video belongs in this contest.

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cooperquinn-wy (Oct 22, 2019 at 11:26)

YEAH DAVE!!!!! WOOOOOO! Congrats, on behalf of the @NSMBA .

@canadaka is gonna be so stoked #makebcskinnyagain

canadaka FL Mod (Oct 22, 2019 at 22:31)

Fuck yah! Keeping the North Shore heritage alive!

bigbluebike FL (Oct 23, 2019 at 7:43)

the gopro makes me want to come out and ride over there even more!

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The-Foiling-Optimist (Oct 22, 2019 at 11:48)

If this is a deserved victory by Herr, it's because he rode technically better than the others. The third place video is definitely a gorgeous trail, but it feels like a couple of the jumps were slightly cased, and while the low sun is pretty, it keeps a lot of the trail in shadow. The El Toro drop is certainly iconic, and a serious send, but it's a bit of a dorp to flat, as we used to say in the Josh Bender era.Dave rode an artistically interesting trail with serious technical skill.

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kleinblake (Oct 22, 2019 at 11:46)

Alex deserves some cash for sending himself down that chute

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J-Gordon (Oct 22, 2019 at 13:03)

Right? By far the craziest line out of all them.

AdamOdh (Oct 22, 2019 at 14:22)

Damn I dont know about this contest but IT was soo Sketchy and Awesome. Im wondering if he done that twice.... :d

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JVance (Oct 22, 2019 at 13:57)

Is $2500 going to cover the deductible on Dylan's rotator-cuff surgery for the injury he sustained from all those high-5's???

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bneall (Oct 22, 2019 at 17:47)

A wood trail wins huh, best line.. more like the only line. At least its better then running around cheering in a school yard for 10 minutes.

Nonsmoker (Oct 22, 2019 at 13:33)

Very hard to nail all the skinnies on Immonator. Wonder how many takes it took?

valhallascott (Oct 22, 2019 at 20:11)

He has a bunch of alternate views / takes on his IG, really interesting.

MarcusBrody FL (Oct 23, 2019 at 7:01)

He posted this on Reddit's mountain bike subreddit and answered that question, though I don't remember what he said now. Six maybe? It was in the last week if you wanted to find the thread.

ChristophColombo (Oct 23, 2019 at 9:01)

@MarcusBrody: I think he said he did about 20 runs, with 5-6 of them being clean

sanchofula (Oct 22, 2019 at 20:40)

I liked the skinny riding, certainly the most interesting and well done. The Tahiti line was cool, but terrible light quality, the big jump in the schoolyard was hardly an epic go pro video, but it was a big drop. How a video of a meg avalanche could be a winner is beyond me.

laxguy (Oct 22, 2019 at 11:02)

fuck ya Dave!! fuck ya Dylan!!!

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CustomDeeks (Oct 22, 2019 at 12:34)

Haha, commas are important.

laxguy (Oct 22, 2019 at 12:54) (Below Threshold)

@CustomDeeks: nah, everyone gets it.

CustomDeeks (Oct 22, 2019 at 13:09)

@laxguy: I know. Just a friendly jab.

Trudeez (Oct 22, 2019 at 13:43)

What did they ever do to you

lou-talks-mtb (Oct 22, 2019 at 11:10)

I couldn't pick one, to be honest. . .. all of them were super awesome .. ...

JoeSeven (Oct 23, 2019 at 12:54)

Congrats to the winner! The Bryan Regnier line is by far the most beautiful and for me the most fun to watch. Would have got my vote for winner. I think the 2nd vid is cool but doesn't really belong in this contest.

smokenhq (Oct 22, 2019 at 14:09)

That skinnies trail "Immonator" pretty much ended at the back door of my old house. So I've ridden and been humbled on it numerous times. The speed he flies through the trail is insane/impressive I have to say!

takeiteasyridehard (Oct 22, 2019 at 19:47)

I kind of think it looks sped up...idk.

stoodi (Oct 22, 2019 at 19:55)

@takeiteasyridehard: You should look up some of his trials videos, I'm quite sure he's competed in a handful of UCI events. Dude's a rider for sure. Not sped up.

eh-steve (Oct 22, 2019 at 21:48)

@takeiteasyridehard: he addressed that accusation in the comments on the vote. He apparently had 3 clean runs that day. There are other shots of him running it on IG. Also check you his YouTube channel. It's talent not editing tricks.

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dangerousdave (Oct 22, 2019 at 22:56)

@takeiteasyridehard: Not sure what to say other than this is definitely not sped up. Filmed, exported and uploaded in 24 FPS (right click on the video and get 'stats for nerds' to see the frame rate). I have about 16 takes, 4-5 of which are clean top to bottom runs within a few seconds of this one which I'd be happy to post as well. Those 16 takes are in addition to sessioning a few of the tricky spots before I started laying down top to bottom runs, not to mention that 50+ other attempts I've done over the years in both the wet and dry. I'm also not just coasting down the trail. When you see the video bobbing up and down or get a sense of sudden acceleration, it's because I'm ratcheting, pedaling and pumping every chance I get on the skinnies and the dirt to pick up more speed. I'm not questioning how it looks to you, but I wanted to put this out there because it's frustrating as a rider to have any doubts about whether your run is authentic. Here's a few angles of me warming up on some of these lines to give you a better sense of how I ride: www.instagram.com/p/B32lwXCHiFM

jgottya1 (Oct 22, 2019 at 23:22)

@dangerousdave: Double D, no one should doubt you, period. It blows that you have to have a negative vibe come intercept such a positive moment.... but you know it is real, and all of those that matter do too. That line and bike handling were absolute top shelf, all day!! The view and stabilization make it a total treasure to watch and I live for tech riding and have watched it multiple times in the past several minutes. You deserved the win hands down. Anyone that rides tech/skinnies/etc knows how insane that line is and at speed... well done sir!!

takeiteasyridehard (Oct 23, 2019 at 7:10)

@dangerousdave: If anything, you could have taken it as a compliment. That's definitely the fastest I have ever seen anyone ride skinnies. I was just saying it's so fast, it appears speed up. Great job, and congratulations!

smokenhq (Oct 23, 2019 at 8:39)

@takeiteasyridehard: No, I dont believe its sped up at all. It's just a testament to how damn fast @dangerousdave is! That and a reminder of how damn slow I am...

dangerousdave (Oct 23, 2019 at 20:55)

@takeiteasyridehard: Sorry! I've had a few people tell me it WAS sped up and that I was cheating so now anytime I see similar comments I immediately get defensive. Cheers!

Saigonx (Oct 22, 2019 at 11:13)

Congrats Dave, Deserved!

noplacelikeloam (Oct 22, 2019 at 11:53)

Hmm, No.1 not my style of riding and No. 2. is a drop to flat, BUT holy smoke, those are some seriously talented riders and amazing lines. Thanks GoPro for showing us the other side of riding. This was awesome.

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whereispat (Oct 22, 2019 at 11:18)

BrenDog got robbed!

makaron (Oct 22, 2019 at 11:33)

Dear Pinkbike, please send gain the email about my new GoPro that I won because it probably got stuck somwhere on the way to my mailbox.

Tkanka

sharpiemtb (Oct 22, 2019 at 12:29)

DANGEROUS DAVE YEA #makeskinniesgreatagain

sxjimmy (Oct 22, 2019 at 12:36)

WOW. Immonator won. Well done buds!!

mcleodpulaski FL (Oct 22, 2019 at 16:33)

I thought the winner would be on a line never ridden, I guess I misunderstood the contest.

DepressinglyAscending (Oct 22, 2019 at 17:17)

Oscar's line was sick, I can't believe he didn't get 3rd place, goes to show most bots like bright showy colors, full disclosure I voted Stark for President. Hahaha

blanshard16 FL (Oct 23, 2019 at 7:27)

How did the 3 worst videos win this contest? I think the criteria needs to be solidified

CnynSndr (Oct 22, 2019 at 20:23)

The only way any of us will win a go pro now is if the other two don't respond. Let's just hope that what happens.

Satn69 (Oct 22, 2019 at 11:20)

CongratsDave!!!!

stoo61 (Oct 22, 2019 at 11:56)

Brill came last?! da fuq

Trudeez (Oct 22, 2019 at 13:47)

Well I think technically he came 10th, out of probably thousands of entries.

Dano98 (Oct 22, 2019 at 17:22)

I'm surprised too. I voted for his. The view were absolutely stunning and the ride looked like so much fun

stoo61 (Oct 23, 2019 at 2:18)

@Trudeez: Tru Tru but out of this list I liked his the best, opinion is everything I guess.

olslash (Oct 22, 2019 at 13:11)

thanks for the gopro! hell yeah!

elyari FL (Oct 22, 2019 at 15:41)

Awesome contest and the winners have great videos! congrats everyone of them!

pasteldepapa (Oct 22, 2019 at 18:50)

Yeaaah! The one I voted for got 3rd and I won a GoPro on the bonus draw

pnwpedal (Oct 22, 2019 at 11:17)

DAVE!!!!!!

jonesy-1 (Oct 22, 2019 at 11:35)

Yes Dave!! Fully deserved!

haychaser (Oct 22, 2019 at 13:47)

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

Trouterspace (Oct 22, 2019 at 14:53)

Dangerous Dave with the W, congrats dude.

blowmyfuse (Oct 22, 2019 at 19:58)

DARN! No email in my Inbox or my spam folder.

Escaflowne (Oct 23, 2019 at 5:52)

Dylan P2 what? Thats only one jump, no real line.

patpero FL (Oct 22, 2019 at 11:15)

Oscar got robbed. Sickest slab ever.

owl-X (Oct 22, 2019 at 11:23)

NO.

rustyhorse (Oct 22, 2019 at 11:23)

Jib it up

suspended-flesh FL (Oct 22, 2019 at 11:44)

YEAH DYLAN!

CurranE (Oct 22, 2019 at 15:05)

When’s the next one

Fifty50Grip (Oct 22, 2019 at 17:44)

$7k for that, well I hope it gets put towards a better line.

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Colepcook (Oct 22, 2019 at 13:04)

I'm disappointed with these finalists.

unloadingsomuch (Oct 22, 2019 at 22:51)

I'm disappointed with the amount of pretentious comments on this thread. What a bummer thread.

tccrawfo (Oct 22, 2019 at 18:41)

Dylan got robbed!

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cragus-t (Oct 22, 2019 at 11:23)

Underwhelming

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curendero (Oct 22, 2019 at 18:26)

Looks like the winners film was sped up slightly during playback....

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jmcdaniels (Oct 22, 2019 at 11:46)

Uhhhh... dude wins 7K by riding imonator? Not sure I'm convinced...

sharpiemtb (Oct 22, 2019 at 12:29)

"riding" yea ok

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markcorrigan FL (Oct 22, 2019 at 11:05)

well that's disappointing...don't get me wrong the riding is great but there's nothing imaginative about riding a load of man made features along a man-made trail that other people built, it's not really a 'line'. Dylan should've won that all day long.

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slumgullion (Oct 22, 2019 at 11:11)

So you're saying Dylan's huck is a natural feature? Hmmm.

riderfn (Oct 22, 2019 at 11:12)

Its not "GoPro most creative never before ridden line contest" Its about the raddest line you can show on a POV.

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markcorrigan FL (Oct 22, 2019 at 11:13) (Below Threshold)

@slumgullion: Nope didn't say that. Just saying 'there's nothing nothing imaginative about riding a load of man made features along a man-made trail that other people built'. Having the balls to send it off El Toro is something that only 1 in a million people would even consider, never mind go through with.

Fresh1 (Oct 22, 2019 at 11:53)

@JamesGTi: There's probably only about 1 in a billion people that could ride those skinnies with the speed and precision Dave Herr rode them with.

jaydawg69 FL (Oct 22, 2019 at 12:13)

@Fresh1: any trials rider could...

markcorrigan FL (Oct 22, 2019 at 12:13)

@Fresh1: that's just not true in the slightest though is it. Hundreds of people ride that trail every week.

krashDH85 (Oct 22, 2019 at 12:23)

@JamesGTi: Too bad you or they didn't post. You or they could have won. Shame

wake-n-rake (Oct 22, 2019 at 12:32)

@JamesGTi: Maybe it's the fact that hundreds of people ride it every week is the reason that the video won? People know the trail and know how impressive riding it at that speed is. I thought the footage was sped up when it turned up on my IG feed with the sound off. We look forward to seeing your video riding it

samslichter (Oct 22, 2019 at 12:37)

@JamesGTi: Do those hundreds of people ride every skinny on the trail flawlessly? And include a downed tree that’s not even part of the trail? And go at race speed? Didn’t think so. And you think Dylan’s should of won? You’re out of your mind. His performance and style were sub par. Yes, he hit a big drop, but should we give everyone that hits the toonie an award? Style was non existent. Composition and framing were adequate I guess. It was shot ok, but he did the drop in the first 8 seconds and then proceeded to celebrate. Not exactly a winning composition. Then, finally, overall creativity. There’s no way to be objective, but personally the creativity of Dave’s Crazy fast run that included a downed tree and ended with a 180 is more, or as creative as just jumping off of a ledge onto some stairs. Even if you say Dylan’s is more creative, Dave still wins in both other categories, which accounts for 75% of the judgement. Sorry for the rant lol

tobiusmaximum (Oct 22, 2019 at 13:14)

I’m intrigued by what you think constitutes a ‘line’. One drop makes a ‘line’? I’m not saying you’re wrong, but if Dave’s isn’t a line, how is one drop?

markcorrigan FL (Oct 22, 2019 at 14:33)

@tobiusmaximum: Okay, my interpretation of a 'line' is based on freeriding. Seeing something that's not naturally meant to be ridden, maybe first fine-tuning it, and then sending it.

Sorry I just can't agree that this dude riding man-made features down a marked trail is a $7k line of the year video.

IF ANYTHING, the dedicated trail builders deserve it for their creativity and hard-work.

tobiusmaximum (Oct 22, 2019 at 14:53)

@JamesGTi: I actually agree with you in one respect, I don’t think it was the best one. But I don’t think Dylan’s drop was either. But I think that’s the way the voting system goes, we were both wrong.