Red Bull Rampage 2017: First Practice Sessions - Video by redbullbike

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oldmanhucking (Oct 25, 2017 at 15:47)

Red Bull thank you so much for all this footy........I honestly can't get enough of this stuff and could not be more excited to get to watch the practice tomorrow live! THANK YOU!

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santi521 (Oct 25, 2017 at 16:27)

I really don't get people bitching about this being a slopestyle competition now and not freeride. This is absolutely freeride. They're hitting crazy drops and jumps they scope out and build themselves. Of course there are gonna be tricks. It's what pushes the event to evolve. When the event started people were just getting their heads around drops and jumps of this size. But soon enough all the top riders knew how to hit the lines. Then someone stepped up and did a no hander here or a 360 there. It's called pushing it. If 20 guys hit the same drop, the one that tricks it will likely win. Here they're not only tricking shit. I mean look at Zinks line. With no tricks it's already a top contender should he hit it clean. And we all know he's not just gonna hit it with no tricks. It's how they push each other and the sport.

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wilsonians (Oct 25, 2017 at 18:17)

I completely agree. But in regards to say Zink's line like you said, will they judge it the same as say the tricks that get thrown? In the past couple years it doesn't seem like that is the case. Seems like tricks are getting a better look for scores than say just a big drop or a crazy line like that chute that Strait and friends are doing. Hopefully I am wrong. I like the tricks getting added in but I think more weight needs to be given to crazy natural lines otherwise it will start to morph into a big slope event.

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rpl3000 (Oct 25, 2017 at 19:06)

@ianswilson815: They should set up a speed trap for that chute!

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slayerdegnar (Oct 25, 2017 at 21:17)

The drops and jumps are big but most of the trails are 6 foot wide and super buffed out. The landings are perfectly packed and completely smooth. Just cuz theres one steep line there doesn't mean its all natural gnar. Its still awesome but its a longs ways from the original vibe of the early events.

fartymarty (Oct 25, 2017 at 23:58)

I get what they mean as some of those jumps and landings are more manicured than a Kardashian.

szusz (Oct 26, 2017 at 0:37)

I do think it's like most of the riders just want to get from the top in the 'easiest' way possible and get to those perfect jumps to do some tricks. I'd love to see the finish moved a bit up and keep the riders higher on the slope.

shaborider (Oct 26, 2017 at 4:36)

Rampage is perfect as is don't change anything.

@redbullbike
What is missing is another format of competition, find a mountain, ride it down however you can and score points - no digging etc. like the lines we enjoyed in "Where the trails end". Such thing does exist in Ski/SNB world already

laxguy (Oct 26, 2017 at 6:11)

@fartymarty: What do you expect them to land on, giant boulders?? If you want a jump to go well the take off and landing has to be smooth and clear, thats just common sense. Sure people CAN huck into roots and rock gardens, but more often than not that ends poorly for bike and body.

fartymarty (Oct 26, 2017 at 8:19)

@laxguy: Isn't Rampage about steep sketchy lines rather than slopestyle tricks? If so I would go with CG's less digging approach.

laxguy (Oct 26, 2017 at 11:41)

@fartymarty: they are all sketchy lines... building a reasonable lip and landing is what these guys do. People seem to forget these are some of the foremost freeriders of the time, lets let them figure out that line.

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bigandy8000 (Oct 25, 2017 at 19:44)

Just waiting for Sam Hill to show up on his Mega

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Clownshoe (Oct 25, 2017 at 17:16)

Anyone calling this slopstyle needs to get out to Utah and check this zone out there. Person. This is as big mountain as it gets. The videos don’t do this justice. I’m afraid for every guys safety when they drop in. This is big mountain (hopefully gets judged that way)

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steezysam FL (Oct 25, 2017 at 15:21)

if zink rides that top section fluidly and then 3's that massive drop he's got the W

trillot (Oct 25, 2017 at 19:43)

Zink - one again redefining what's possible on a bike. Insane.

RedBurn (Oct 26, 2017 at 1:23)

I d say that too... but don't forget #ZinkGotRobbed 2013.. I d be pissed off if sorge wins with a usual run..

steezysam FL (Oct 27, 2017 at 5:48)

@RedBurn: totally

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adrock-whistler (Oct 25, 2017 at 14:55)

We may get to see Zink, Strait and PEF hit Ludicrous Speed riding that line.

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tornateo (Oct 25, 2017 at 16:57)

They've gone to plaid!

Danntana78 (Oct 25, 2017 at 19:11)

I'm scared for these guys, I love this shit!

kerberos FL (Oct 26, 2017 at 0:41)

My worry is that with that verticle line there is not much stuff left to impressively ride or trick. How much points can be given for that chute?

RedBurn (Oct 26, 2017 at 1:24)

we got our podium !

ryanmiller831 (Oct 25, 2017 at 14:56)

Zink's redemption year

juxtapozy (Oct 25, 2017 at 15:49)

Can`t understand why Nico Vink isn´t even invited...

Lagr1980 (Oct 25, 2017 at 16:57)

too crazy for rampage..

DigRenno (Oct 25, 2017 at 19:03)

@juxtapozy: who the judges this year? Nico Vink I believe was one of the judges last year.

RedBurn (Oct 26, 2017 at 1:26)

@DigRenno: he was. I think he volunteerly retired from the competition, after his crash in 2015 (www.bing.com/videos/search?q=nico+vink+crash&view=detail&mid=1126E97FEB94C2EB2EC31126E97FEB94C2EB2EC3&FORM=VIRE) he may have realized how dangerous this shit is ..( broken ankle)

blaked531 (Oct 25, 2017 at 19:06)

The lines, the coverage of the event, and how smooth everyone's riding this year is really awesome to see. It seems like normally riders are getting more sketchy especially in between features but this year everything is so well built that the riders look super comfortable. Safer yet just as impressive!

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Dones147 (Oct 25, 2017 at 14:55)

They've been there whole day and you give us only 3 minutes? Huh...

asapyohanes (Oct 25, 2017 at 15:07)

So did PEF Zink and Strait just take Aggy's and Doerfling's line from last year ? I always thought taking somebodys line at rampage is very frowned upon. I know they are trying to make it even bigger and more insane but that section that we just saw is what aggy rode last year but without the sandbags right ?

src248 (Oct 25, 2017 at 15:19)

Taking a line that a competitor built, yes. Using a line that otherwise isn't being used, no.

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steezysam FL (Oct 25, 2017 at 15:20)

I forget where I saw it, but apparently they're dropping into the middle of the fall line even earlier than agassiz & doerfling's line. follows the same contour, but starts earlier (read: even gnarlier)

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wasea04 (Oct 25, 2017 at 15:42)

@steezysam: It was on Cam McCaul's 'Risk and Reward' video. They are dropping in from the dang top, whereas Doerfling and Aggy dropped in 1/3 way down. It's not really the same at all...

femto505 (Oct 25, 2017 at 16:48)

I give Aggy and Doefling huge props for hitting this line with minimal digging

naptime FL (Oct 25, 2017 at 22:40)

If Aggy had landed his twist, that should've won. I think my heart fckng stopped watching him slam!

laxguy (Oct 26, 2017 at 11:42)

@femto505: you dont even know how much digging they did.

wilsonians (Oct 25, 2017 at 15:36)

This is gonna be good. At :40 though, that is about as manicured as it gets.

Mavic101 (Oct 25, 2017 at 17:05)

"Did I blow that shot?" Hahaha

HipHoptimusPrime (Oct 26, 2017 at 0:58)

great footage.... can't wait! This is one of those events where i don't care who wins. Just hope everyone finishes ok.

Kaness (Oct 25, 2017 at 15:31)

Is that Remy at the end of the video?

disruptiveone FL (Oct 25, 2017 at 14:50)

holy crap!

fattyheadshok (Oct 25, 2017 at 20:46)

That chute is just completely mental. Riding the steeps indeed.

el-nombre FL (Oct 26, 2017 at 0:12)

Was Vinny T in the list from the start and I just didn't realise or is he someone's replacement?

drivereight (Oct 26, 2017 at 11:44)

....where's the chute practice? Anyone ride down on it yet? Beers and pizza ready!

seismicninja (Oct 25, 2017 at 14:55)

Are those Risse upper and lower crowns on Brandon's boxxer?

colincolin (Oct 25, 2017 at 15:40)

Haven't seen any cracks.

smithandson (Oct 25, 2017 at 15:54)

Nope those are painted or anodized one-off Boxxer crowns www.instagram.com/p/BaXGrP7nkYY/?taken-by=fluid_function

leopaul FL (Oct 25, 2017 at 15:28)

Got my money on Strait

ecfoam (Oct 25, 2017 at 16:36)

full natty lines in the sky

Larkey1 (Oct 25, 2017 at 20:06)

Look's like a 40 with stickers to me!

nfa2005 FL (Oct 25, 2017 at 18:50)

when is this happening?

naptime FL (Oct 25, 2017 at 22:42)

Live stream practise thuraday Live comp Friday

P-I-Engineer (Oct 26, 2017 at 6:04)

Yes Scott, you did

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amirazemi (Oct 25, 2017 at 14:59)

honestly i am stoked, i cant wait for it to start! But what cedric said he might be right, this event is eventually turning into slopestyle contest. I hope riders gonna get back to the roots of freeriding style

Frenchemetalheads (Oct 25, 2017 at 15:16)

Why they would do that? There is no point of going forward with the sport?

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deez-nucks (Oct 25, 2017 at 15:23)

To celebrate what once was the greatest free ride event, they are having a slope style competition.

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Grutten (Oct 25, 2017 at 16:09)

I seriously don't understand people complaining about this.... Is the Zink / PEF / Straight line not freeride enough? And I would argue that "freeride" has evolved a LOT since when Rampage started. With the FEST series being a prime example of what guys are doing now. It used to be about trying not to fall of a 20ft tall skinny, now it's about motherf*cking speed on big arse jumps that maybe .1% of riders worldwide would even consider hitting. Shut the f*ck up and enjoy the show.

keatonistheguy (Oct 25, 2017 at 16:12)

Dude have you watched any of the content showing the magnitude of these features? Pretty sure it's not an average "slope stlye competition".

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bcmrider (Oct 25, 2017 at 14:55)

The Zink/Strait line is insane. The rest of it could be a Crankworx course.

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Jordanh604 (Oct 25, 2017 at 14:59)

You're comical..

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amirazemi (Oct 25, 2017 at 15:00) (Below Threshold)

i am with you there mate!

rockyflowtbay (Oct 25, 2017 at 16:15)

I think in person you'd have a different opinion.

talderson (Oct 25, 2017 at 16:57)

Having been to both events, the smallest line at rampage is significantly gnarlier than Crankworx.

fartymarty (Oct 26, 2017 at 0:02)

Good call