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A self-filmed video depicting a typical day in the Alps for Felix van Oost, featuring riding on the newer, unfinished trails in Verbier, Switzerland as well as a fresh perspective on some of the established ones. Shot in 1080p HD. For information about us and all our upcoming and current projects, visit overdrivemediagroup.com.

150 Comments

  • + 87
 You have the biggest garage I've ever seen.And you allmost died at 3:00!Nice video!
  • + 13
 Haha, it's a shared garage for the whole apartment block. Wink
  • + 8
 very nice, awesome begining
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flag Volcom321 (Sep 20, 2010 at 0:07) (Below Threshold)
 Self filming is for people with no friends
  • + 138
 That was the douchiest thing I think I've ever heard.
  • + 94
 Apparently Volcom321 has no friends. Hell, by his logic he doesn't even like himself! He has no video.
  • + 30
 Nice save (3:00)
  • + 19
 Nice Clip Dude... the song is cool but kind Boring :/

Minute 02:59 almost big crash xD

Cheers

And Verbier is allways amazing Smile
  • + 4
 Thanks for the feedback guys Smile
Dragon, I wanted to try and give a more relaxed feel to this video compared to my others, so I chose a softer song.
  • + 3
 lol yea^^, such great riding and very big garage, u could make a skate park in there!
  • + 5
 Haha, if only it were all mine...
  • + 1
 Dude why is your flag singaporean?
  • + 3
 Because I currently live in Singapore Smile
I spent my summer and winter holidays in Switzerland mostly because my parents have a house there.
  • + 2
 Hahah im jealus that city is wicked nice huh?
  • + 1
 You ride in there too?
  • + 1
 It's an awesome city to live in, but there's no proper riding unfortunately. There's some XC, a BMX track and a few skateparks, so I mainly DJ over here.
  • + 28
 Self filming is for people with balls
  • + 8
 @ Volcom321 - f*ck off with your stupid comments.

nice video wish i could ride there aswell
  • + 3
 wow man your so lucky if thats your average day i would kill to live in the alps and get to ride everyday
  • + 5
 If THAT is what you can produce by yourself, I would LOVE to see what you would create using the same patience but filming other people! awesome vid, props
  • + 2
 Razz nice vid Big Grin
  • + 11
 hahaha Volcom321 your comments are always full of anger hahahaha its awesome. you remind me of a kid that has no self esteem.
  • + 9
 volcom321 ive read 5 comments by you and they rank the top 5 most stupid comments on the internet
  • + 6
 yo volcom321... f*ck u, quit DH and go play barbie cause u probably dont even have a d*ck to mastrubate or havent discovered it yet, ohhh and f*ck U again.............f*ck U TWICE
  • + 4
 lol at shockabahala.. soo true.. but I think my day would be lacking in something if I couldn't log onto pinkbike and read his comments and the following chain of abuse Big Grin
  • + 3
 Really, straight up volcom bro, or sister, yeah... probably sis
  • + 1
 Cock-sucker, proffesor x looking mother fucker, broke ass bitch
  • + 8
 Is this nessasary?Now your down to his level.
  • + 5
 volcom321- that was cold dude, not cool! I thought it was awesome man, self filming takes SO much more effort than just heading up with all your buddies. Really sweet edit man.
  • + 3
 right into the faves,.
  • + 5
 i dont think a lot of people understand how difficult self filming is, there is so much more video to edit and cut, plus it takes a lot of time to set up for each shot!
  • + 3
 since everyone is ripping on volcome 321 im gonna go ahead and say fuck you and you deserve it. easily the most asshole comment ive seen
  • + 1
 awesome vid, though it needed a skid down the grass at the end Razz
  • + 22
 possibly best self filmed video ever?....
  • + 1
 you haven't seen very many if you think it's the best. On the other hand, still a very good job SpikeX.
  • + 3
 Problly true, but you have to admit, this video has a good vibe to it
  • + 5
 Self filming takes a LOT of work, props for allt he walking you have done to get all these magnificiant shots! Very beautifull eviroment, where's it at?

Added to my faves tup
  • + 1
 Thanks dude Smile

Took around a week to film - it's hell at the time but it all pays off in the end. This was all shot in Verbier, Switzerland.
  • + 2
 Every-time I watch videos about pro bikers I just sigh at the fact that after this video is over I'll go back to reality and will have to go back to my normal job doing the most boring things ever. I'd kill to be able to be outside all day just biking and just being free. I don't think it gets any better than that Smile
  • + 2
 this is an awesome video. specially that i found out that it was made by the rider himself. makes me want to make my own video and see how it goes. you just made my day!

i used to work in singapore a year ago. i rode XC back there. even joined some local races (i took 2nd place in my category at kent ridge, hehe).
  • + 2
 That was amazing, Spike! Very, very well filmed and edited! Smile

The music was good, the riding was better - altogether, it totally deserved Video of the Day! Big Grin

Well done! Smile
  • + 2
 i actually really liked that it was self filmed. it combined with the song to make a more simple, relaxed/layed back feel. great video
  • + 3
 nice mate.

top effort, especially for a self film. being from oz which is flat i dug the big mountain theme/shots
  • + 3
 this is freaking awesome !!!! i wanna go there so bad but i dont have with who .....
  • + 3
 nice video dude! and extra props for the self filming. i miss/ love the alps
  • + 1
 yo volcom321... fuck u, quit DH and go play barbie cause u probably dont even have a dick to mastrubate or havent discovered it yet, ohhh and FUCK U again.............FUCK U TWICE
  • - 1
 any one with a nice camra gets VOD these days, it should be about the rideing skill not how many G's you can spend on a camra.
  • + 2
 outstanding vid makes me want to go travel and ride new places(countries)! the video and music gets me stoked to ride and that is all that should matter
  • + 2
 Dude that was so awesome. Must've been a handfull to do it by yourself.
Half way through it you forget you did!

Nice job. Wink
  • + 1
 Thanks RPereira Smile
  • + 2
 Ur very welcome m8 Wink
  • + 3
 good shit but almost died at 3:00! lol
  • + 4
 Song?
  • + 1
 Naive by The Kooks
  • + 2
 dude seriously that was an amazing video! u stacked that wooden jumps soo bad thoug but nice recovery! Smile
  • + 3
 you are jesus i wish i was you
  • + 2
 that was awsome especially since you did it all yourself!! The song fitted the video so well , good choice. Keep it up
  • + 2
 I always see you at verbier! in your all gold TLD Big Grin

ill say hi next summer Smile
  • + 2
 Dude!!! To ride on a scenic trail like the one featured is my dream man!!! Awesome riding...
  • + 3
 Shots were amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Big Grin Was that self filmed by chance?
  • + 10
 Thanks Andy Smile
I rode, filmed, and edited everything.
  • + 2
 impressive
  • + 3
 iv been waiting to hear that song in a video for so long! good job.
  • + 3
 nice!! must have taken forever to self film.
  • + 2
 Thanks Smile

It took quite a while...About 15 hours spread over 2 weeks.
  • + 3
 wow..! well it came out great dude. keep it up
  • + 2
 biggest case at the end there! oh and also it is alot better if you listen to it with this : www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmWUeVYCq08 but otherwise sick vid man!
  • + 3
 That resort is dead! Nice shots man!
  • + 2
 Awesome video and music! haha
  • + 2
 hey, I was in verbier 2 weeks ago. we should have ridden together.
  • + 3
 LUCKY MAN AT 3.00 Big Grin
  • + 2
 Sick edit Félix! Filmé tout seul en plus!
  • + 2
 Quality self edit.
Did you break your chain at 3:00?
  • + 1
 Nope, I actually did that jump twice with the same result, but I only bottomed out.
  • + 2
 song sounds surprisingly good with this video
  • + 2
 sketchy case on that wooden stepdown man! Smile
  • + 2
 yeah almost bit it on the step down bro
  • + 1
 sick vid , but there should be more DJ vids or street riding , enough with the dh vods
  • + 2
 siick shredin but ouch on that gnarly case'r at 3:00!
  • + 2
 That would have been a bitch to film by yourself, Top Job mate Smile
  • + 2
 nice work !... like it Smile just enjoy
  • + 2
 Good job with the self filming. It's a lot of work, I know!
  • + 2
 Not bad, too much filler for me but well done.
  • + 2
 great song choice for one of the best self-filmed videos i have ever seen
  • + 2
 sweet vid man love how you did it 1 question whats the name of the song??
  • + 1
 It's Naive by The Kooks
  • + 2
 you´ve got same shorts and bike as I do anyway great movie Big Grin
  • + 2
 Wow dude! One the best self fims ive ever seen!
  • + 2
 way to case the f*ck out of the jump at 3:00
  • + 2
 Felix, you're a kook. Get some riders up in Switzerland!
  • + 1
 I say Felix organises a big 2 week long bash at his apartment for all us videographer's Wink
  • + 1
 Haha, why not. We can all shoot the same trails I've been filming for the last 2 years. Razz
I need to find some riders (not many in Verbier) and a new location...

If I can find someone to shoot during winter I could come up with some pretty nice stuff. There's a lot more to Verbier in winter than their is in summer.
  • + 1
 atleast you've got a whole mountain Felix, try filming at the same local "trail" all the time!

There any good skiier's you know in Verbier?
  • + 1
 Well there are no local trails at all where I live, so I have to travel 10,000km to get to my DH bike and trails there so I can ride for 4 weeks a year. :/
Can't say I know many regulars there...I have a few friends but they're usually pretty busy (working) or they don't come during Christmas.
  • + 1
 that seriously sucks :/ Is there not a MTB scene at all in Singapore?
I think I can still ski for you some time this winter, depending on exams.
  • + 2
 Not really. There's some DJ so I do a bit of that, but no FR or DH scene at all. The climate really isn't suited to going outside much either (constantly 30-35C at 100% humidity) so wearing protective gear would just be suicide.

It would be cool if you could make it down for a short while... Razz
  • + 1
 Yeah i would say singapore`s awesome if youve go cash.. But nothin else other than that actually. Buildings almost everywhere. Half the trails are beat up...
  • + 2
 that was a close one hahah
  • + 2
 Thats one gay place...haha SICK
  • + 2
 each shot must've taken so much time. nice vid
  • + 2
 omg your apartment is extremely well located!
  • + 2
 I would have loved this if the kooks weren't part of it
  • + 2
 Hell of a 'loop' to ride. Great vid...
  • + 2
 wooo almost bail at 3;00 nice
  • + 2
 good video but an uber kase at 3:00
  • + 1
 Sweet. I'd like to learn stuffs from you. Where do you DJ? I wanna learn how to DJ. Just starting on it.
  • + 2
 dude that was so sick, nice work on the self filming!
  • + 2
 mint video!! was wondering what the song is?? cheers
  • + 1
 naive by the kooks Razz
  • + 1
 Yeah, I forgot to put the song credits in the video this time...
  • + 2
 olyan mint az RTG videok....Smile :/
  • + 2
 Perfect day imo =o If i had a bike park behind my apartment block...
  • + 2
 almost died at 3:00. Nice vid
  • + 2
 bad landing on the last dropFrown
  • + 2
 beautiful
  • + 2
 nice riding!
  • + 0
 cool stuff, self filming is definately an extra effort, but I'm not sure this is VOD worthy
  • + 2
 Awesome good video Wink
  • + 2
 Crazy self filming!
  • + 1
 so lucky to live that close to awesome trails!
  • + 1
 Only for 3 weeks a year Razz
  • + 2
 just sweet, mate!
  • + 1
 I vote for Video of the Year! anyone else?
  • + 1
 You may have a good camera but dude your sketchy as fuck ha
  • + 1
 Haha, it's not easy riding and filming at the same time. Often I have to start pedaling just before I get in the shot, so I have little flow throughout the whole thing.
  • + 1
 What camera did you use to film it? Ace video Smile
  • + 1
 A Sony HXR-NX5P.
  • + 2
 thx you.thats great
  • + 1
 Great vod best i have seen in a while Big Grin
  • + 2
 well done that was great
  • + 2
 sweet video ;-)
  • + 2
 dope song
  • + 2
 very nice !
  • + 1
 fail
  • + 0
 living the life you ritch twat :p
  • + 3
 I can only ride DH there 3 weeks a year. That's basically how long my season is.
  • + 1
 whats the song?
  • + 2
 Naive - By - The Kooks.

Smile 'Tis a very good song! Big Grin
  • + 1
 3:00 = f*ckING FAIL
  • + 1
 staaaack
  • + 1
 whats the song?
  • + 1
 Naïve by The Kooks
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