We actually met about 6 years ago. I (Norbs) moved to the Sunshine Coast to take the Capilano University MTB Operatons program and thats when I met Dyl and Curtis and then everything went from there
I'm looking to ideally follow in Coastal Crews footsteps (with the filming) any tips for a budding videographer, especially where song permissions are involved..
You guys fricken' killed it. My only thing: why wasn't there more Kenny Smith? His rock roller line was rad. Also what brand of shorts are you norbs and curtis wearing these days? they looked sick
Thanks! There wasn't more Kenny Smith because we filmed everything at the peak of Whistler in fall 2012. Unfortunately due to timeline, injuries and a full production schedule in the spring, we werent able to collect more. It's tough when there is so much to build, film and coordinate while keeping consitency throughout segments.
We are all running Specialized apparel, and the shorts you see will be available early 2014.
Kyle J is killing it down in Cali! He's shredding, building jumps and trails, and loving life! We always get to catch up every summer in Whistler and its great!
How did the coastal gravity park opportunity come around? It's number 1 on my list of places to visit! I loved the film so much, I could tell how much work has gone into the filming and editing, it flowed from section to section so well! Also the trails you built are dream trails, so rad! Do you guys ride with Stevie a lot? Thanks
The opportunity came around just over a year ago. Some like minded friends/business owners from the Sunshine Coast came to us with the potential property, and the vision. We knew it would be one of the best things we could do for Sechelt and the entire Sunshine Coast. With a dwindling economy and next to nothing to do here for kids and young people we saw it as a no brainer. Provide jobs, bring people to the coast and most of all build the best trails possible! The support from our fans over the years has been unreal. We just want to give back as much as possible and try to do something bigger than just making videos. The trails are looking amazing, we have tons of work to do still but we cant wait to get everyone up there and on their bikes!
Hey guys great film!! loved it!! so I was wondering how do you guys get such sick paint/decal jobs on your bikes? do you guys personalize them? thanks again for a great movie cant wait for what the future holds!!!. jack.
You're welcome for the film! We each do our own decal jobs on our bikes and helmets. Specialized allows us to be creative and have fun with them, and its great!
Semenuk is your best friend? you live in the same house? why semenuk is not in your movie? your mork is just awesome you are the best shaper in the world ! i love your movie, shame last movie semenuk it is not here. sorry for my english
Brandon is a good friend of ours and we all have very busy schedules and different commitments. Brandon is working on a major film project of his own which he is putting a lot of effort into as a big focus. Glad you enjoyed the movie though and dont worry, you wont be disappointed with Brandons project
I can imagine there is already a ridiculous number of hours put into every film you produce, but is there any chance of a future film being closer to the one hour mark... they are simply to stoke worthy to end between 30-40 minutes.
As The Coastal Crew we simply have too much to do! Just like you say there are countless hours put into a movie like this and its a very consuming process especially for just 3 guys. We are professional riders with a lot of other obligations that are hard to juggle, but in the end we get to do what we love! We love the length of Arrival, short and sweet. To answer your question the bottom line is to make it longer we have to dedicate more time, which we don't have!
At the end of the day, you get to watch the video online for free, and then decide if you're willing to pony up a whopping $12.99 for it... I'd say that is whopping good value for a 30 minute film!! Better then back in the day when a VHS was like $40, had awful everything in it, and was still barely 40 minutes long! Good work boys, always my faves, own 'em all.
The first thing you have to ask is do you want auto focus? If its not really important then go DSLR. The quality of video you get for the cost is pretty unreal, small compact and very versatile. We started with a Canon 7D and a 50mm lens. It has filmed everything from our first web video all the way to the tree falling shot in Arrival. We were able to get where we are today with that one camera. After investing in a few lenses and learning the basics the sky is the limits. If your ready to make the jump down the road, your Canon lenses can be adapted to almost any high end camera e.g. Sony fs700, RED, Panasonic Af100 etc.
The higher end cameras have auto focus just as the 7D even had auto focus while filming but it's 100% worthless. I have an af100 and fs700 - both have decent autofocus however, nobody really uses it. It's always better to use manual focus when setting up your shots just to guarantee you get the shot.
Hi, there is allot of jabber about this movie not having a theme.. one could say the whistler seggy was the basis of the movie.The music seemed to lead up to that moment and then set the tone for the rest.. Was that your plan? also i would like to say i do like the strait up action approach i can understand why the fans want more.. Thnx for making things happen in the mtb world..
Thanks! It's tough to put a theme into action sports movies when its really all about riding. The films theme was pretty much to showcase a group of talented young riders who were given an opportunity to put their skills to work. We just wanted to make a bike movie that gets people stoked to ride and not worry about a storyline.
yeah, some films like strength in numbers and where the trail ends have a story behind them, don't get me wrong it was a sick as film, but a little more story or theme with some more talking would have been rad.
I'm an enthusiastic trail builder and have been greatly inspired by the work you guys have done on the new Coastal Gravity Park, could I ask, where did the inspiration come from for the boat kicker? Definitely one of the coolest features I've seen.
The inspiration came when we saw the boat sitting in an empty lot and someone throwing the idea out that we should put a kicker on the roof and air over it. Stoked you like it!!
i really look up to you guys, you have the lifestyle every biker wants! y question is, How much time is put in to making one of your magnificent trails, and also for the north shore aspects, what tools do you use? Thanks, Jonathan
Every piece of trail is different, sometimes it takes months, sometimes more than a year until our tires touch the dirt for the first time.
- chainsaw
- mini sledge hammer
- axe
- spikes
- digging spades
- tape measure
- splitting wedges
Roughly sums up the list to build the wooden features. Then hope it all works out!
Hi guys, a shout out from Greece, great movie! Watching Arrival but also other movies shot in Canada, I notice fallen trees around the trails. I was just wondering how easy/difficult the permitting process is in Canada, to build a trail etc. One of the most important aspects if you wish to build a trail that will last and not get destroyed by authorities or whatever! Many thanks and keep up the good work, the world is watching!!!
Thanks!! Canada is great because there is a lot of opportunity to go into the woods to create trails. A lot of the time permission is given through private land owners, or partnerships/ agreements with forestry. There is always a ton of dead fall logs in the forest, and it works great to utilize that wood in trail building.
Where do you guys get all of your cameras and camera gear from for the movie? Because I want to get a steady cam but every thing is so expensive, is it sponsored, hired or do you own it ? Also, I would love to be like you guys one day, you have the life.
All of our camera gear is owned by us. Most of it is ordered and purchased through camera stores just the same as anyone else. You can be like us! Just do what you love!
There are many challenges with traveling, but its never out of the question. Because we like to build and create new and original lines to shoot, it means putting the time, effort and work in - with traveling that means you have to take a lot of factors into a account, and a lot of time and money.
Thanks for the props and really glad you enjoy everything!!
How do you choose music for segmets? Is it your personal preference or is it more like "what suits better"? Is there a chance we're going to see a movie with similar music to NWD from you ? Great movie regardless ! Cheers
Its a bit of both, but most of all its what in our opinion fits it best. While NWD has some awesome music, our style is so different. We know a of people may not be the biggest fan of certain songs we use but we simply cant please everyone. That being said we would be super stoked to have people give us some music they would like to see in a film or video! We love all types of music, and its hard to find good music. If its got the right feel its perfect, regardless of the genre.
So cool to hear this! i've been playing music my whole life and have been getting into recording & mixing music with my portable rig. We are The Rogue Scholars and annually for 5 yrs now we get together (in bc) and focus on hanging/catching up, and tracking tunes. We handle every step of it (except mastering) and own all the material. 2 more singles (have 7 currently) to be released in the next month & have a backlog of tunes coming. Love your guys' approach to life with the bikes and filming. Bought the 2-day pass at your park. Arrival is Super inspiring. If ever you need a tune from us, it's yours. Here's a link to us on itunes (bit.ly/1aqf6SI). I might suggest "Back to My Mountain" for a listen; but we have a widespread of influences. If you want to hear more of the tunes w/out paying, send me a private message and i'll dropbox ya. We've a tune called "Dip your head in the Cooler" that's coming out soon too. Rob.
What are the stats for the new bikepark? Elevation/vertical drop/total develop-able acreage? Have you made a lift order yet? Re-purposed ski lift or new bike park specific lift? Stoked for you all!
Norbs: I was there in 2012, and robbed or not, your line was one of the sickest things I've ever seen in person. Regardless of judges, everyone knows who rips. Keep it up CC!
First of all congratulations that was a great film. How posible is it that if some friends and I go to sunshine coast are able to help building trails and ride with you, a trip with the locals of every place are always great, you get to know more of the lifestyle in other places. or Are you going to do like camp of champions in whistler so we mortals can ride with you guys that´ll be great.
Something like that is quite possible. It all depends when you travel and if you are here when we are here. Our year is quite busy and its always hard to plan when we will actually be home. Summer Gravity Camp in Whistler is always a great opportunity to get to ride with us during the summer!
I googled, "how to have style like the coastal crew?" My computer kind of just exploded as soon as I pressed enter, so I was wondering if you guys could answer the question? Haha
The most difficult shoot was Brazil. It was really hard to adapt to the temperatures and conditions. We had a few set backs during the trip which we had to overcome as well. It wasn't easy
roughly between 12-14 when we started bringing a camera on rides we went on and when we got home after we could watch all the moments that made us laugh or get us stoked to go back out and ride. It hasn't really changed too much since, natural progression took over!
Coast Gravity Park will definitely be a continuous focus of ours, being able to design and create our vision is something we have always loved to do. Definitely expect to see a good dosage of Coastal crew content throughout next year! Always keeping the wheels in motion with the Crew.
The song we had in place for the first Brazil segment is the song that ended up not being possible to license. The song was Desperate Youth by Santigold. It was unfortnate that we weren't able to license the song, because everything was clear until the last minute. It came down to Santigolds choice not to have her music used in action sports films anymore, and we can respect that choice.
Hey coastal crew! I gotta ask you this after watching Arrival(which was outstanding by the way), what camera were you using to get those chest cam shots? I thought it couldn't have been a go pro because it is just so HD. Lastly, what editing software do you guys use? Thanks, Hugh
Hahah good eye. We use a customized bag which holds our 5DMkIII on the chest of the rider. It sounds cumbersome but its really really easy to ride with. We run a 15mm fish eye or 16mm wide angle lens depending on the look we want. Eg. in Arrival the Whistler seggy is shot a 16mm wide and but every other POV shot is done with a 15mm fish. We did this because the 16mm shows a more natural look where as the 15mm fish shows the action more accurately and most of all provides a wider field of view.
For editing Arrival we used Final Cut. Since then we have switched to Adobe Premier Pro. You can't go wrong with either platform.
26 or 29? I reluctantly picked up a 29 Evo this year, and good lord I feel like I changed religions, but that thing shreds! I'm still a 26er for life though. Let the age old battle ensue...
It's in consideration because theres a lot of great riding over there. It would be great to visit the maritime provinces but we have no definite plans at this point.
The matitimes do have some good trails, not a whole lot for free ride though. Only two real downhill bike parks, but lots of incredible private trails throughout the provinces, especially near Moncton NB and Kentville NS. Come visit us sometime!
Awesome edit boys. When you motivate thousands around the world to get out and shred, I'd say it's mission accomplished. The Pinkbike Store says the dvd/bluray set is out of stock. Any idea when it will be back in and when the rest of us can get our hands on a physical copy? I know a lot of people are wondering the same thing. I'd love to throw you guys some money for the sickest edit of the year!
I'm very uncomfortable in the air.. I feel like I get overly concerned with being on axis, not leaning too far forward or back...any tips? Open for lessons?
Any recommended reference websites for learning to use the 5D for video?
I love the inclusion of the cameras themselves in the film... but was this a conscious decision made early on or did you decide to do this because of the freedom it gave you? Not having to worry about getting in each other's shots must have been nice. The shot looking at the screen of the main camera on the cable rig was one of my personal favourites... such a cool idea. Oh yeah, you guys NAILED it.
It defo helped to show your relationship with MTB both as filmers and riders. It was also good to see the results you can achieve with equipment at a reasonable cost. Mind you, I've just looked at how much that 70-200 costs. Holy shit!
Thanks for making my night, not every day you get to talk to the people behind such an awesome creation. I hope you're all happy with the response it has had.
A few questions here please answer at least one of them!!! 1st for Dylan. As a budding videographer I'd like to know the programs you use to edit your stuff? 2nd for all yall is did you always ride FR/DH or did you start somewhere else? I ask because I have a hard time deciding what style to ride I mean I love them all and I want to do FR/DH but living on small town Ontario that really isn't in my cards. I guess it's what style did you start with and what-apart from general riding-helped shape your skills? Thanks for your time and i can't wait to watch Arrival, stoked!!
If I was you I would try to take a step back and not worry about the "style" of riding you want to get into. Just get a sweet all mountain bike and go find some trails and learn what you love to ride the most. You can express self how ever you want thats the beauty of mountain biking, don't bound your self to a certain style. If your riding and having fun thats all that matters. Thats where it started for all of us. Just riding trails with your friends and having fun is the best place to start.
What was the deal with the static issues on the playback? I couldn't get it to work and I was pretty disappointed to not get to see the rest of the film. I loved it so far, i just wanted the rest! haha
Hey Kyle, you were a legend in PG growing up, I remember you even as a kid in John Mcginnis Junior High. Is there anything you would like to see different in terms of organization/trail building in PG? What got you in gear to move down south and become more know in the scene?
Haha that is awesome! I don't think I would be where I am today without having started in PG and getting to ride with all the local guys I grew up around who would take me on the trails. I want to see the riding scene in PG stay strong in all the spots I grew up riding, like Pidherny, Cranbrook and the University trails. I loved when Tabor was open too. I know theres a lot of great people there keeping the scene going and I don't think that will ever change. My move from PG to the coast was driven by my search for the opportunity to be able to ride year round and submerge myself further in the mountain bike scene by being in a place where there were more opportunities to do so.
-Kyle
You strapped a camera to a tree and then fell it, it looked like it was gunna twist and fall on the camera but then twisted back....was this a controlled fall or was it a bit tense when it looked like it was gunna land on the camera??
How close is the Coastal Gravity Park to the water? I'm in Nanaimo and wondering what it's going to cost me to buy a boat, mount a bike rack to it and get my butt over there on a regular basis. That's, of course, assuming that I could get my bike from the water to the park... Thanks.
The Park is only about 1km from down town Sechelt which is boat accessible. Another great option for anyone on the island or flying to YVR first is to take a float plane. There are 2 float plane business near the base of the park, you could be there in 20 minutes.
Yo you put the bikes in the boat ahahaha. Who would mount a rack on it and have potentially 10000$ worth of dh bikes ( if you go with buddies) fall off and slip into a cold wattery grave.
I know that the questions have stopped but I just wanted to thank the coastal crew for making such an amazing film!! Amazing sound track, amazing riding, amazing bikes, amazing people and just wow!! I think you really have set the level that all mountain bike films should be filmed at and that will be a tall order for anyone else to reach
At what point in your lives did you decide to chase the dream lifestyle you guys live? Rather than getting a job for financial security and riding/filming in your spare time? I'm just real interested in how you made that decision, as for me its almost fantasy and in my life making that decision to go for it and chase your lifestyle would take some and would be something of a risk! Cheers guys
Thanks! We are definitely living our dreams. It is always sureal. We just do what we love to do and always have, and it has worked out well. Just keeping things natural!
Well, I expected this answer how long do you know each other ? think you can be very proud and happy having this awesome groupe of riders fitting togehter perfectly. It`s fantastic watching friends doing awesome shit all the time for such a long time...
We've ridden bikes our whole lives. The past 6 − 7 years we have slowly become recognized and moved into the position of being professionals on our bikes and as film makers and trail builders. It didnt happen all at once.
They were using the Sony FS700, and I saw the Canon 70-200 so I imagine they were using the Metabones Speedbooster as well. There was a jib shot with a Canon 5D(don't remember if it was MkII or MkIII), and they probably used other Canon L glass for the rest of it. Hope that helps!
i loved the online premier yesterday other that the glitch at the end of the whistler segment and the rest of the way throught the movie, still a great film. good job on that! But my question for you guys as a group is what was the most difficult part about filming Arrival? what was your favorite segment to film? and whats yout plans for your next film?
It's autumn time over here, shitty weather, cold,... so watching the movie yesterday made me want summer so bad! The big bike hasn't been out since august but tomorrow it will get some proper shredding. You guys take so many different angles and positions to shoot riding to make it even more spectacular. Do you decide what angles and positions to shoot on the spot or do you prepare them long time in advance? Really enjoyed the movie! Big fan of Matt by the way!
Thanks! Hopefully your ride will be good! We decide on angles once we are actually in the location for every shoot. You don't really know what something will look like until you set up and view the shot through the camera.
Sick movie guys and I loved watching the behind the scenes series about how the movie was made. Shows it's not all roses.. What happened to the bloke that Matty crashed into though???
Movie was sweet but Brazil section seemed to be lacking. Why would you send a world cup racer to hit some sketchy drops and ride some mediocre trails padless (first part of section, once bernardo was in the mix it was cool) and not just film him here in B.C. riding fast in his element? IMO the part with bernardo was cool and seeing them shred together was neat, but stevies solo part at the beginning of the brazil segment didn't really show his riding how it could have.
They obviously were taking a chance to go to Brazil. As they said above, it was their hardest shoot because of the humidity and heat. We aren't going to progress unless we take some chances right?
We took a big chance by going down to Brazil. As noted, there were a lot of set backs during the trip. We all did our best while we were down there and we are really happy with how the segments turned out. We did research the trails and locations before hand, but you never actually know what you'll get until you set foot in a new location. Stevie absolutely killed it for us down there.
First congrats Dudes you're so CHINGONES (coolness+masterfull workmanship) on every aspect ; Build, Ride, Film and Rn'R n' ! I love the contrast between the number one cup racer and young gun fighting for his dream, like Stevie did it, and about the trails B-rain grade it is feel kind of disrespect to grade someone else work mediocre just because god knows why kind parameters are you using to GRADEa trail. I like the diversity, because some times ride the same style too many time becomes boring
What are your plans for the future? Are there any other movie/film projects in the works, or will you guys be focusing exclusively on getting the Coastal Gravity Park fully up and running?
We always have plans for more! Our main focus will be on CGP but you will be seeing several web videos produced by us in 2014. Going back to our roots!
Great film, I use a FS700 at work. What were some of the limitations or frustrations you had using the FS700? Like how did you do an End Trigger on the cable cam for super slow mo? Thanks for doing this AMA!
Not too many complaints at all. The end trigger is a very strong tool for action sports. One stand out flaw is the screen. It sucks, especially once you put the eye piece over it, its flops around pretty easy. That being said it was still quite easy to expose and shoot a sharp image. They are amazing cameras and awesome bang for your buck. I dont feel the need to upgrade any time soon.
Cable cam was pretty easy, the run needed to take a little less time than the buffer allows. With an operator at the top running the cable and another at the end hitting end trigger. Worked perfect!
-Dylan
Hey, I had the privilege of riding with you guys at SGC a couple years ago and Logan Peat back when I was like 11 back here in Guelph Ontario! How did you guys end up meeting and riding together?
Seeing Logan around at events over the years, and then meeting him a few years ago when he came here for School. We all went riding, best friends from day one and that was that. The kid can't get off his bike if he tried, always having a good time, and always up for a sick adventure with the Boys! Part of the family
Love the film! We have some gnarly riding out here in South Africa and the scene is taking off... any thoughts on shooting stuff down here in the cradle of humanity?
Not really about the movie but about the section you guys did in kamloops at horse power ranch.
I live just down the road from where you guys were filming and when Rosco told me you guys were there filming while I was away at a race... Well my entire life was destroyed hahaha. Maybe see yeah guys next time!! Rosco and I have been sending some of the jump on are moto rigs and i think we go some more stezz then you guys did
My question is for INTERN if possable. If he had to pick between his regular PB and J sandwitches and his favorite Taco, what would it be?? Remeber which ever one you don't pick you can never eat again!!!!!!!
That project was completely separate from us and SecondBase Films. The guys from Free Ride Entertainment were the ones behind that vision, looking forward to seeing it myself! It sounded crazy, Intern and Kane always come up with the goods!
First guys, awesome movie. Excellent music choice, awesome riders, awesome locations and to top it off, awesome cinematography. It is just pure s e x for my eyes. In your opinion, what the must have camera equipment when going on a quick video-shoot? And when are you guys planing on filming in Europe?
You are really inspiring I'd say. Every single movie you guys make, makes me want to go out and ride, and dig. Thanks and keep up that good work. Can you tell me how to get these awesome trails set up? Over here in Germany it's really hard, to get a trail built that wont be teared down. Your trails are always really smooth and look like really good times.
We build trails by using the terrain the best we can. It just takes time and effort to make the trails ride how you want them to. Just get a shovel in the dirt, build some turns, and ride them! The more you do it the more you will learn what works best. Have fun!
You guys obviously have a like a behind-the-scenes camera rolling and filming the production and everything else. Do some people get really self-conscious about being filmed all the time or is everyone used to being filmed constantly these days?
We are so lucky because every camera operation is a close friend of ours. Its almost like no one is filming you at all, we are so comfortable working together. We don't roll full time but enough to get a true look at whats going on.
We are all pretty used to being filmed and having cameras rolling. Nic Genovese helped us out huge this year and kept the cameras rolling through out each days work. Often you forget theres even cameras filming you, and that creates the best content because everything is natural.
What where the origonal arrival songs that y'all had to change because of the copy right stuff? And did each of you choose the sound track for your own riding segments or was it a Dylan only task?
Hi guys ! I loved your movie, one of the best I've ever seen
Just one question : The specialized you ride in the film have a personal design or have we a chance to get one of them with the same colour next year ? (sorry for my english...I'm from Switzerland)
The bikes we rode in the film are custom one off color ways that we do our selves, its fun for us to come up with an idea and having Specialized allow us to have fun with our vision which makes for a bike that no one else has. Sorry but these 3 bikes are one off Coastal crew wrapped.
Ok too bad... The blue and orange one is juste incredible ! Thanks for answering and hope that your futur film will be as good as this one (and even better )
Hey guys. How about an idea for your next movie? You guys travel around the world with your filmcrew to visit local riders all around the world, just like the rio de janeiro part with bernardo cruz! I love that part!
CC, do you guys think you would be where you are today or at least close to it if you hadn't picked up the backing of a major sponsor such as Spez? If not, how much has having the backing of them boosted your position and visibility?
Being on board with Specialized has been huge for us. They allow us to keep our direction and goals natural, and they listen to and support the ideas we have. It is perfect because they share the same drive, passion and direction that we do when it comes to throwing your leg over a bike!
The slo mo footage is spectacular! Do you use thr red camera for slo mo? how many frames per second to get that crisp detailed slo mo effect. Do you own the red cameras or rent?
The movie is shot on a 5DMkIII and the SonyFS700. All slo mo was shot at 120 or 240 fps on the FS700. No Red cameras, they are excessive and very overkill in my opinion. -Dylan
Thank You Dylan. May I add I luv this film! Im guessing the FS700 uses a full frame sensor. Perhaps one day SLR,s will have 120/240 frames per sec. settings.
The FS700 is a crop sensor but the Metabones speedbooster makes it a full frame camera and also gives you another stop of light. Your f/2.8 lens is all of a sudden a f/2.0 and full frame!
I looked up the Sony FS700 14 stops of latitude. Proprietary Cmos chip built for shooting vid. (Sony is one of the only manafactures of sensors) 240 frames at full HD. Cost about one quarter the cost of a Red camera. Something new to lust over........... My Canon point n shoot does 120/240 frames per sec. At 640 by 480 lol. Mind you is shoots full HD at 60 frames per sec. You might say my vids are a bit cruder than your outstanding effort.
I wonder that (probably you used the high speed cameras for slow motion) is this possible converting a 30 fps video to 120 fps(or more) without loss of quality( I mean significant loss) ? whic software/plug-in you are using for that? and how can you set up the cable-camera thing and isn't that hard to follow the rider ? Thanks for everything amazing mtb stuff again!
You guys all killed it in arrival mad props. I noticed in one of the earlier questions you (norbs) mentioned you guys met in the MTB operations program at Capilano University. I currently attend the University of Colorado and the MTB scene seems to be growing a lot. I am curious if I were to propose to the University of Colorado to get a MTB operations program and get the ball rolling if I could get input from you guys on what you guys learned that made you so successful and if you guys would be willing to help me start the program in order to expand the sport?
What are the top suggestions you would give for someone willing to make a living out of trailbuilding ? Also, what are the best practices involved in that ?
PS : I just read about the MTB Operations program, and probably thats where im heading, any other courses/programs ? Forestry ? Recreation ?
Thanks a lot, congrats for being f*ng awesome people !
First of all, I've been a huge fan from your day 1 (that would be the part from kranked 7 if i remember corectly,) then coastal crew series and now full time films + bikeparks + all the stuff you do! But nothing can compe to level of excitement the Kranked 8 brought with another amazing trail + unforgetable X marks the spot stunt! So I went out and rebuild one of our old trails so it would fit coastal crew style... Question is, did I succeed (lets imagine scale from 1 to 10, where 1 is gravel road and 10 is Arrival material)? This is the video of me and my friend riding it. http://www.pinkbike.com/video/251264/ (focus only on the trail, dont want to use this post as promotion for me/my riding/moviemaker/etc. ). Thanks!
Hey coastal crew! First off, this is a sick idea to talk to your fans and secondly, question time. What is the possibility of you guys you guy creating a program that gets volunteers to build trails locally? That would be sick and it would help people like me out greatly. I would definitely volunteer for something like that and I think that you guys have the power to do it. Thank you!
Local trail organizations or local MTB community leaders do a great job in organizing volunteer trail building days on their trails. We stand behind that 100% and contribute as much as we can to our local trails. Doing so on a bigger scale is tough at this point because our current work load is so heavy. Maybe its something for the future though!
Thanks for the feedback! I live in a town with a population of about 5,000 people so the closest trail is about 3+ hours away, and that's highland. So I'll try to get involved with the town and try to go and build some trails! Thanks for the inspiration!!!
When you guys first started out as the crew how did you or what did you do to get your name out there? Did you guys have connections or like call around for support? Just curious what really kicked it off, I totally look forward to more coastal crew films in the future and the new park!
When you shoot with another rider (not in the costal crew), is it like the movie industry where they get paid a certain amount for their time? Or does it depend more on your personal relationship with the rider? What about traveling expenses? I would think sponsors would account for some of that...
No we don't pay the riders. As a rider its you job to get exposure in movie and photos or win events. That hows you you make a living. We choose to work with people that work hard and deserve the exposure. We have a platform to help riders grow, get exposure and in the end make a living. We try our best to make that happen for our friends and fellow riders. Usually the riders help us by getting support from their sponsors to make certain trips or shoots happen. Its a collective effort between the riders and the filmers. We are kind of one in the same, its all part of the movie making process.
HI i really like your movies .they show that big mountain freerideing still lives.you should come out to saskatchewen sometime.we have some stuff that be worthy of you .i am 43 and still shredding .i also rideing with a chronic illness .watching you guys and being on the bike has help with my illness. great work keep it up.
We're so happy we can inspire you keep shredding and have a positive outlook! It would be great to visit Saskatchewan to ride there as well. Thank you!
Congrats guys, for accomplishing your dreams. I grew up over there and have seen so much wicked talent that comes off the Coast especially on 2 wheels. Bmx, Xc rippers, and freeride. What is it about that place that breeds excellence?
Hey guys, I have to commend you for all of your hard work and effort on all of the projects you guys are currently working on. The work ethic that you each possess is very clearly aligned and can be seen in the quality of everything you have produced whether it is your riding, filmography or business ventures.
About 20 seconds after you released the news of CGP I purchased passes for myself and family. I am extremely excited to see this project come to light. I would consider giving up my lucrative career in the oil patch, offering you my business expertise and becoming your operations manager... think about it. :-)
Will you guys let people ride the park next summer even if there is no lift. Im from Florida and planning a trip to whistler and would love to swing by. Great movie, the talent evident is unbelievable
Hey guys, love the preview. As stated by others, I really look up to you guys and how you are progressing the sport. I'm in Memphis, TN and there is not really much to ride, nor do I even have a bike at the moment. I've always wanted a dual suspension bike after riding a Specialized big hit and also trashing my Hardrock when I was younger. What words of wisdom do you have for someone who dreams of riding downhill and perfectly sculpted jumps everyday, yet has no money, no bike, and no place to ride? Also what were you guys riding before trek and specialized handed you the best of the best equipment. This sport isn't cheap, especially for a poor college student. I'm at Mississippi State University in Starkville, Mississippi when i'm not in memphis, where there is also nothing to ride.
I really enjoy your films. They appeal to a wide audience; not just riders.
Each of your films appears to be cut to the music and always have great flow in that regard. When you're choosing music, when is the decision made what to use?
I've been following yous guys since I took up mtb'n two years ago. I was late getting into the sport, only started when I was 22. Your vids on the net have inspired me to think about moving to Canada. I'm not getting any younger so I thought let's head to the place where my game can be tested everyday and hopefully someday be able to come back home and shred the trails with ease. There really is no other country that compares to Canada and it's scene for mtb'n. What advise would you give to someone starting out late looking to develop their skills rapidly?
Do you have and tips for building? I live in Utah where its dryer and sandier and also steep. me and my friends have been working on some DJ's and some other trails. do you have any advice on how to make the sandy dirt easier to work with.
How much time is invested into each minute of a movie like Arrival? From planning a line, to grooming a trail, riding it over and over to get all the angles, then editing it into a cohesive scene seems like each little clip would take forever.
I'm working in Israel as a tv director 24/7 doing mainly prime time series's (mostly shi....) on my spare time beside my own family I ride bikes for the last 14 years...never shot a frame in my life!!..... How do you do it? What a about the question of money ?when you get into production do you raise money from your Sponcers ? Can you tell how much time and money cost to make a film I have full acsees to all the shooting gear that I want but I really don't know how to start and it seams so difficult .... How ever I'm happy to see you combine art and ride!!!! You are lucky !!! Thanks Tal
Looking at your pics it seems you ride really well. So you have the riding element sorted out and you have acess to the equipment.I bet you're gona have at least a couple of friends that ride as good as you so you have a small "crew" to ride with. You could start doing short edits showcasing how you and your friends and see how it progresses. You could get a couple of friends to operate the cameras as you ride. Since youa re already a director you can use it to your advantage and make small themed edits that tell a story of some sorts.
I understand it's dificult starting to film somewhere where mountain biking isn't as widespread as Canada. I guess the situation in Israel is similar to Greece where I live where not many people ride and mountain biking is not well known. Nevertheless I've seen nice dits done by small groups of friends here in Greece and I guess you could do the same. I guess it all comes to starting out small. If you try to make a film like the ones made by the Coastal Crew on your first try it wil be overwhelming and you'll probably fail. Start slow and enjoy what you do. If you post any edits drop me a line. Cheers!
for me its always ....should i only ride...or do what im doing during the week...make films.... thanks for your compliment...but im a "reguler rider" probely i will fine someone here that ripps better mind you that here in israel the trail comuinity is above 300000 weekends riders.... add on that the fr\dh\ and so.....
now... on this winter ill shoot a shoet film....!!!
I understand the dileme between riding and filming and it must be evn more difficult since making film is something you do mots of the day in your work. Still I think it would be awesome to showcase the riding scene in Israel. I wasn't aware there is such a big scene with so many riders. Here's a link with the work of some guys in Greece that shows what can be done by just a few people with passion about bikes and filming 3ridebros-mtb.blogspot.gr I thinki it's good for motivation. Let me know when you make your film!
It seems like Curtis have the best ability when it comes to bike control ( not that Dyl and norbs doesn't kill it as well ), did you ever considered a racing career? maybe with the right program and support it might work for ya. just think about a coastal crew sesh at hafjell WC track...
I know you guys probably stopped reading these forever ago, but you guys(and Semenuk) are the reason I got into mountain biking. After I saw "from the inside out" all I wanted to do is shred! I didn't get a bike until just this past year, but it has been a blast and I planning on keeping to it for the rest of my life. Keep doing what you guys do! You are the best. Thanks Norbs, Curtis, and Dylan!
Hey guys I don't know if your still answering this stuff. And theres a lot of questions so I couldn't read them all so sorry if I repeat one. Would you have any advice on how to get involved specifically in extreme sports videography and maybe some suggested courses for that and bike park trail building/maintenance. These are both nmajor dreams for me and would love to get some input from a couple of role models. Thanks if you have tme to answer this. And loved all your videos so far keep it up.
The motivation comes from the satifaction you get when you build a line that you're able to ride, whether its a piece of trail or a progressive move. We put a lot of effort and detail into the trails we build because we want to be proud of the work we do.
Is there any racing against the clock on your schedule/plans/to-do-list? And I don't mean WC downhill necessarily, just for fun to solve who rides some section the fastest(and slowest buys the beer afterwards)...
Firstly awesome film. Secondly how do you guys get the confidence to hit some of the bigger stuff and make it look so effortless? do you worry about what could go wrong at all?
Every new build has to be tested for the first time and there's always a chance it could go wrong. Trial and error is something we have always gone with, enough experience and time on your bike always makes for a better execution. Work your way up, and if you want something bad enough, dig deep and know your limits. You know what they say, "if it feels good do it". The same thing applies when testing something bigger than you're used to.
Probably the worst thing that we can talk about would be Matty Miles accident at Retallak when we were out in the middle of know where. A rider that had passed us on there way up while we were shooting ended up riding right into the line of jumps 5 minutes later that Matty was riding. Being a few hundred feet down the trail out of site, this rider ends up hiking her bike up the middle of the landing of the first jump after they hear Matty yell "dropping innnn". A head on collision mid air at very high speed could have ended up much worse than his dislocated elbow, broken hand and severed tendon on his index finger with 2 surgeries, so happy he was able to walk away from that one. Matty is back 6+ months later riding like a boss! Note to every rider out there, walking up trails can result in very bad injuries ( stating the obvious ) but I never want to see that happen again.
Do you guys build your own camera rigs or purchase them? And on a daily shoot, how many camera bodies do you bring? From The Inside Out was amazing and Arrival was just as good! So stoked for you guys!
How do you select the riders and locations for you movies? How do you build such awesome features? Do you plan on releasing a new movie? You vuys are a real inspiration for me keep up the awesome work!!
When you are editing a video or in this case a movie, How hard do you have to think about how the whole thing is going to come together? Is it hard or does all of your editing awesomeness just come naturally?
For the whistler POV segment what camera dig you strap to your chest. It didn't look like gopro video so was it your DSLR if so how did you mount it and is it hard to ride with on. Thanks, great movie the best yet
have you ever considered coming to the UK and seeing what we have to offer in terms of downhill tracks and freeride? btw love every edit you guys put out!!! huge fan bless
Awesome movie, it motivated me to off season. Now it's pretty cold outside, but anyways I going ride it out. Thank you so mush Coastal Crew! Kyle, what was the song in Ropelato sigment?
Hey guys, your videos from day 1 have been super legit! Where in your extensive travels has been your favorite place to ride? And how do you keep your videos original! Thanks guys
When you guys invision a soon to be built trail, does it always turn out the way you planned it to be or do you make spontaneous changes throughout the building process?
We always have a direction, but the more you dive into it the more creative you want to get. The rest just falls into place, and just get to build exactly what we want!
Not a question really!
But I thought I would tell you that I'm going out on my new bike tomorrow!!
The one I've been building for the last few days, to rip the shit out of them hills...........
Hey sick film CC! I was at crankworks when you guys premiered it there and Loved it! just curious what segments were changed since then and after all that copyrights crap, that stalled the release date?
not taking away from arrival or any previous films, why do you guys use mostly techno style music and not some metal/punk/other non electro type of music. btw arrival was rad!!
Okay i have a couple questions. First do you guys do like dirt jump and/or slopestyle just for fun ever? second do you know when the rock shocks boxxer blackbox fork is coming out to public?
When you are building bigger jumps, how do you know how big or much kick or distance to give it so you land in the desired area? is it just trial and error or is there some secret to it?
Hi guys ! First, your film is awesome and i must to go to your coastal park this summer ! I wonder just how you find your song for each section in your movie ? Thanks for answer and Keep digging !
hi, i would love to know how you started with this sport, and how did you ge to there where you are now? love the film! I will come to your bike park when im old enough to get to canda (i'm from europe ) YOU ALL ROCK!
YOU GUYS ARE SICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey guys, you probably don't read these anymore..but if by any chance you do, do you have any colour grading/correction tips, did you guys use the s-log PP on the fs700?..Arrival was perfection by the way! cheers!
While we were filming a person came onto the landing of one of the jumps in the line. Nobody saw the person and Matty dropped in and landed on the person, causing a major crash and injuries. Totally unexpected and unfortunate.
You guys have inspired me so much, thank you for all the hard work you guys do and how stoked you have me on mountain biking. Can't wait for the next film, any plans on that yet?
Who started SecondBase? Did all of you have an interest in filming, or was it Dylan who convinced you to join so you could all have a part filming and riding in the film?
Your film making is amazing!! Where did you guys learn the film skills? What cameras do you use to make the videos? It is amazing the pictures you guys get in slow motion!
In High school we were offered photography as an elective class. Learning how to shoot still images on an old film camera using manual lenses at an early age helped understand the basics. Then its figuring out how to bring your vision to its end result, using Sony fs700 we have high speed possibilities to show all the moments we really enjoy seeing when watching someone ride.
We are full time riders, trail builders and film makers. The funding comes from our sponsorships and the projects we work on.
Thanks! We'll keep it up!
I am sorry,I have no question,I just want to say that: ARRIVAL-best bikemovie ever-makes me wanna go riding so much !!! Great job guys,love to see your style,THANK YOU !
You guys are gnarly dudes. You his do things on your bike 99% of us can't phathem doing. Is there a sport out there where even you guys are humbled by?
Yes of course! We're humbled by every other professional sport because each takes so much skill and hard work to be good at - for example whether its NHL hockey, FMX or big wave surfing - its all humbling to watch and try to imagine doing.
Ok too bad... The blue and orange one is juste incredible ! Thanks for answering and hope that your futur film will be as good as this one (even better )
Hi guys, how old were you when you started doing downhill??I started when i was 13...Do you think i could have a chance to be a downhillracer and live by this??P.s:Sorry my english is not very perfect .
How many DVDs or Downloads do you think you will sell? As a rider do you usually earn something by making those movies or is it "only" marketing for yourself?
Hello! Have you in the near future, plan a trip in the French Alps ? Thanks you for all these wonderful video that you have made ! (Sorry if i made mistakes, i'am French)
I'm anti big corporations as I think it is sucking the style out of all my favorite sports. Also I think the government is doing a terrible job on all levels. Have you guys ever thought about integrating some political messages in your films?
What are the specs on that black SAS toyota in the film? Who does it belong to? Is there a build thread kicking around for it? It's a sick looking trail rig!!
Your life is my dream! I really love your video and your style, I have some poster of you in my bedroom! How did you start making video? was simple or difficult?
Is that Lorraine tending to Matt? Was there a ped on trail that caused the stack-up? How far off is a lift at CGP (I bought in too). Awesome film, thanks
G'day (Australian I you can't tell), I was wondering how did you guys come up with name 'the costal crew'? And also what were your first sponsors in Mtb?
I hear there aren't many chicks on the Coast? Do you guys use dating sites? Ever been speed dating in Cali? I met some real sweethearts down there last year.
wow... you are guys have more fans than the real rider. Congrats for your new film project, it was awesome. would you guys want to try make a film in Bali, indonesia?
Well he did feature in the section at the end of the video, which I assume is most recent as they are riding the new trails in their bike park in it. So from that we can take it he is back on the bike and healed.
Matty made a complete recovery and was able to shoot another segment with us at Coast Gravity Park 6 months later. He has lost a bit of his range of motion in his finger but it doesn't effect his riding thats for sure!!
Our park is so close to the ocean that we hardly get any snow at all. Depending on the weather in any given winter we may not get any snow at all. So if we do get snow it is very minimal and should be easy to broom off the trails. Ice is more of an issue and we will take it as it comes. Park and trail closures will be very minimal during the winter!
No, you need permission or a permit for sure. The big dead cedar we fell in the intro of Arrival is on private land at CGP. We will split it all up into ladder bridge decking for our trails!
It all comes with experience. Just ride your bike a lot! Work your way up from small to big and that will build your confidence and awareness of what you're riding!
Would love to visit Hinton again! We still talk about the ride we did on the Big Horn trail and all the good times we had with Hoots and the community when we worked on the park.
When you become your (norb,curtis,dylan)first sponsor how old you was and have you a other job that you learn after school sorry my english is not perfect
Local bike shop On The Edge was my first sponsor, helped keep my wheels turning when I was 15. I spent 2 years out of high school doing finish carpentry, and kitchen instals. When I quit my job, I had some money saved up and I just wanted to go ride, build and film. Dyl, and Kyle had the same vision and drive to just go and have fun and do what ever we can to get by just to ride our bikes. Do what makes you happy.
- Curtis
Sup Coastal Crew hey I just wanna see if you guys can recommend me for a sponsorship, I'm from Mexico and live in Mexico(ignore my account) I come from a dh racing background but freeride is what a most like to do,I currently dont have a bike and looking for any kind of help.. I believe I'm the only guy from here that can hit 50 footer road gaps, backflip a dh bike and more! last rampage was my first time to the event, i got a digger band and saw all the jumps and stuff, pretty confidente a can do well there, that is my goal to be the fisrt guy from Mexico to compete at Rampage.
Soundtrack list: Music (In order of appearance): 1. The Chromatics - Lady 2. Leuchar - Lazer Tits 3. Fever Ray - When I Grow Up 4. Miike Snow - In Search Of 5. Public Enemy - Harder Than You Think 6. Fukkk Off - More Than Friends 7. Milky Chance - Flashed Junked Mind 8. Portugal The Man - Purple Yellow Blue 9. Chase And Status & Plan B - End Credits 10. Atmosphere - The Arrival
Yes. We made exactly what we set out to make and feel very proud of it. We had an amazing line up of riders who all worked their asses off. We had unreal light on almost every shoot and executed every segment we wanted to!
A whole lot of building and filming as usual! We will be hosting some select ride days and events at the park TBA in 2014 as well as producing a hand full of web videos.
Hey just to tell you guys, your the whole reason I got into mountain biking. Here in Indiana, mountain biking is basically nonexistent in terms of downhill and freeride. I stumbled across your segment in Kranked 8 back in 2011 and I have been mountain biking since.
This question is for Curtis, How much did the crash you took in From the Inside Out slow your riding down? I know some people talk about air sickness after a bad crash and I was just curious if it that big of a crash messed with you any. It doesnt seem to be seeing how gnarly your segment in Arrival is. Your one of my favorite riders dude. Also is there any chance of more webisodes later on like you did in the past? Amazing movie guys, Coastal Crew never disappoints!
SRAM, because they continue to push product development to make bikes lighter, faster, stronger, with the best performance out there, maximizing bike control. End result being, More fun!
It was amazing! I always had a great crew of different guys to ride with, and I had a ton of different trails or riding spots to choose from. I love the riding culture in PG!
- Norbs
Did yo guyes like to be redbull athletes? Whats your opinion to the system redbull? I mean they offer a great support of course but many atheltes died because of redbull.
I wouldnt agree that Red Bull is the cause of any athlete deaths. They support some the best athletes in the world and help them by providing the opportunity/ resources to focus on their skills to be the best they can.
because he rides a trek...? the edit was supported by specialized, if you wanna see semenuk, you shouldve watched "Not Bad" which was supported by trek
Hi guys. I've always enjoyed your short clips, but in my opinion you fail to deliver the same level on your long edits. Watching Arrival I didn't felt the vibe, the spirit of MTB like I do on your short clips or LC or any of the Collective stuff. You can´t do a long edit by putting together 5 or 6 short edits, as a whole it doesn´t work. And the soundtrack is awful and a mess.
You still are a great inspiration for me and many other riders I know, but next time, sit back and watch Roam or Seasons, capture the essence of it and try to do something a little bit different.
Sorry to hear that. We did our best to put together a film that gets people stoked to ride their bikes. It's really all about the riding for us and thats what we set out to capture and share.
Cheers
so I was wondering how do you guys get such sick paint/decal jobs on your bikes? do you guys personalize them?
thanks again for a great movie cant wait for what the future holds!!!. jack.
you live in the same house?
why semenuk is not in your movie?
your mork is just awesome you are the best shaper in the world ! i love your movie, shame last movie semenuk it is not here. sorry for my english
Cheers
Also would you be cool with sharing your designs for your crane/jib thing and your cablecam/slider thing. Thanks for any reply!
Because I want to get a steady cam but every thing is so expensive, is it sponsored, hired or do you own it ?
Also, I would love to be like you guys one day, you have the life.
I think it's a nice idea no ?
For now i have to congratulate all of your crew, you are an example for all mountain bikers
One question, who picks the songs for each segment? Is it the riders choice or do you guys pick during editing?
I'm Happy because in the video Norbs wasn't robbed
The Pinkbike Store says the dvd/bluray set is out of stock. Any idea when it will be back in and when the rest of us can get our hands on a physical copy? I know a lot of people are wondering the same thing. I'd love to throw you guys some money for the sickest edit of the year!
Any recommended reference websites for learning to use the 5D for video?
1st for Dylan. As a budding videographer I'd like to know the programs you use to edit your stuff?
2nd for all yall is did you always ride FR/DH or did you start somewhere else? I ask because I have a hard time deciding what style to ride I mean I love them all and I want to do FR/DH but living on small town Ontario that really isn't in my cards. I guess it's what style did you start with and what-apart from general riding-helped shape your skills? Thanks for your time and i can't wait to watch Arrival, stoked!!
If I was you I would try to take a step back and not worry about the "style" of riding you want to get into. Just get a sweet all mountain bike and go find some trails and learn what you love to ride the most. You can express self how ever you want thats the beauty of mountain biking, don't bound your self to a certain style. If your riding and having fun thats all that matters. Thats where it started for all of us. Just riding trails with your friends and having fun is the best place to start.
-Dylan
Keep up the great work CC
Thankyou
Really enjoyed the movie! Big fan of Matt by the way!
I love the contrast between the number one cup racer and young gun fighting for his dream, like Stevie did it, and about the trails B-rain grade it is feel kind of disrespect to grade someone else work mediocre just because god knows why kind parameters are you using to GRADEa trail. I like the diversity, because some times ride the same style too many time becomes boring
I live just down the road from where you guys were filming and when Rosco told me you guys were there filming while I was away at a race... Well my entire life was destroyed hahaha. Maybe see yeah guys next time!! Rosco and I have been sending some of the jump on are moto rigs and i think we go some more stezz then you guys did
My question is for INTERN if possable. If he had to pick between his regular PB and J sandwitches and his favorite Taco, what would it be?? Remeber which ever one you don't pick you can never eat again!!!!!!!
And when are you guys planing on filming in Europe?
Cheers from the other coast (N.S.)
Thanks and keep up that good work.
Can you tell me how to get these awesome trails set up? Over here in Germany it's really hard, to get a trail built that wont be teared down.
Your trails are always really smooth and look like really good times.
Just one question : The specialized you ride in the film have a personal design or have we a chance to get one of them with the same colour next year ?
(sorry for my english...I'm from Switzerland)
Hope to see you here in germany one day!
Do you own the red cameras or rent?
Im guessing the FS700 uses a full frame sensor.
Perhaps one day SLR,s will have 120/240 frames per sec. settings.
240 frames at full HD.
Cost about one quarter the cost of a Red camera.
Something new to lust over...........
My Canon point n shoot does 120/240 frames per sec. At 640 by 480 lol.
Mind you is shoots full HD at 60 frames per sec.
You might say my vids are a bit cruder than your outstanding effort.
Also, what are the best practices involved in that ?
PS : I just read about the MTB Operations program, and probably thats where im heading, any other courses/programs ? Forestry ? Recreation ?
Thanks a lot, congrats for being f*ng awesome people !
Question is, did I succeed (lets imagine scale from 1 to 10, where 1 is gravel road and 10 is Arrival material)? This is the video of me and my friend riding it. http://www.pinkbike.com/video/251264/ (focus only on the trail, dont want to use this post as promotion for me/my riding/moviemaker/etc. ). Thanks!
I totally look forward to more coastal crew films in the future and the new park!
About 20 seconds after you released the news of CGP I purchased passes for myself and family. I am extremely excited to see this project come to light. I would consider giving up my lucrative career in the oil patch, offering you my business expertise and becoming your operations manager... think about it. :-)
Each of your films appears to be cut to the music and always have great flow in that regard. When you're choosing music, when is the decision made what to use?
Thanks,
Isaac
How do you do it? What a about the question of money ?when you get into production do you raise money from your Sponcers ? Can you tell how much time and money cost to make a film
I have full acsees to all the shooting gear that I want but I really don't know how to start and it seams so difficult ....
How ever I'm happy to see you combine art and ride!!!! You are lucky !!!
Thanks
Tal
I understand it's dificult starting to film somewhere where mountain biking isn't as widespread as Canada. I guess the situation in Israel is similar to Greece where I live where not many people ride and mountain biking is not well known. Nevertheless I've seen nice dits done by small groups of friends here in Greece and I guess you could do the same. I guess it all comes to starting out small. If you try to make a film like the ones made by the Coastal Crew on your first try it wil be overwhelming and you'll probably fail. Start slow and enjoy what you do. If you post any edits drop me a line. Cheers!
thanks for your compliment...but im a "reguler rider" probely i will fine someone here that ripps better
mind you that here in israel the trail comuinity is above 300000 weekends riders....
add on that the fr\dh\ and so.....
now... on this winter ill shoot a shoet film....!!!
thanks man
Thanks
Isaac
Also what percentage sag do you tend to run them with?
Cheers
Just got to love your creativity, original ideas and quality of the stuff you do! H5!!
How do you prepare if u hit a trail the first time? Do you walk threw it or are you just dropping in and shred?
Thanks guys
Thanks costal crew!
btw arrival was rad!!
What tips do yous have for someone that wants to get into the action sports photography/cinematography scene and make their living from it?
Cheers
Thanks for answer and Keep digging !
i would love to know how you started with this sport,
and how did you ge to there where you are now?
love the film! I will come to your bike park when im old enough to get to canda (i'm from europe )
YOU ALL ROCK!
Whats plays more of a key role to achieving maximum shred and stoke?
Huckin it to flat? Or shralping a berm?
Awesome movie as well guys
Keep up the great work!!
do you have any tips for unique freeride hits?
I've a question, but its about FROM INSIDE OUT that i always wants to know. What bike was that?? Its looks like a Voltage Fr, but i never found.
Have you in the near future, plan a trip in the French Alps ?
Thanks you for all these wonderful video that you have made !
(Sorry if i made mistakes, i'am French)
Keep up the hard work!
I was wondering how did you guys come up with name 'the costal crew'? And also what were your first sponsors in Mtb?
NORBS GOT ROBBED IN 2012
(Sorry for my bad english)
What's You're favorite other sport for off season or is biking all you guys do with all your time. I loved the movie btw.
(ARRIVAL is insane !)
Cheers guys and stay cool
..and big thumbs up for that sweet park you have created!
Thanks
Tiree
Who is your favourite rider?
Sorry for my english i'm a f*cking french!
which program do you us for editing the movie? sick movie, nice quality!!!
Just wondering, Norbraten sounds like a norwegian/nordic name. Any relations to Norway Kyle?
could you give a short overview of your suspension setup anomalies
last rampage was my first time to the event, i got a digger band and saw all the jumps and stuff, pretty confidente a can do well there, that is my goal to be the fisrt guy from Mexico to compete at Rampage.
Sorry for my english but i'm a liztle bit drunk...
I thought that the Whistler POV section of the film was great!!!!
Music (In order of appearance):
1. The Chromatics - Lady
2. Leuchar - Lazer Tits
3. Fever Ray - When I Grow Up
4. Miike Snow - In Search Of
5. Public Enemy - Harder Than You Think
6. Fukkk Off - More Than Friends
7. Milky Chance - Flashed Junked Mind
8. Portugal The Man - Purple Yellow Blue
9. Chase And Status & Plan B - End Credits
10. Atmosphere - The Arrival
This question is for Curtis, How much did the crash you took in From the Inside Out slow your riding down? I know some people talk about air sickness after a bad crash and I was just curious if it that big of a crash messed with you any. It doesnt seem to be seeing how gnarly your segment in Arrival is. Your one of my favorite riders dude. Also is there any chance of more webisodes later on like you did in the past? Amazing movie guys, Coastal Crew never disappoints!
Jordan
I have a question to Kyle, what size is your demo ? .
I wonder know what frame size do you use?
just kiding)
I've always enjoyed your short clips, but in my opinion you fail to deliver the same level on your long edits. Watching Arrival I didn't felt the vibe, the spirit of MTB like I do on your short clips or LC or any of the Collective stuff.
You can´t do a long edit by putting together 5 or 6 short edits, as a whole it doesn´t work. And the soundtrack is awful and a mess.
You still are a great inspiration for me and many other riders I know, but next time, sit back and watch Roam or Seasons, capture the essence of it and try to do something a little bit different.