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WHY I RIDE

We are from Wellington NZ. We aren't known for our world class trails here, but we are lucky enough to be able to ride in epic surroundings just minutes from our flat in the city. This video showcases why we ride. Ben Kamp on the bike. Dan Batten on the camera.

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captyvatemedia (Jun 12, 2012 at 21:44)

Creative intro and filming, looking to be one of the better entries thus far!

auston (Jun 12, 2012 at 9:50)

Dude, that 3d intro was awesome. great video

benjamin-k (Jun 12, 2012 at 13:08)

Thanks bro! Was pretty fun to make

selchinator (Jun 12, 2012 at 17:55)

You definitely have a chance at the win! Nice vid!

ridenz (Jun 13, 2012 at 4:23)

Mate, I am from Wellington and only realised where this was when you mentioned it! haha.. great vid bro, but I didn't recognise many trails apart from Kiratane and maybe Mt Vic?? Either way, this makes me so proud! Nice job.

benjamin-k (Jun 13, 2012 at 13:29)

Thanks bro I'm glad you enjoy it! The other trail is Maidstone in Upper Hutt, you should check it out!

ridenz (Jun 13, 2012 at 21:43)

Thought it might have been, I have been everywhere in Wellington except there hahaha. Is it still good? I heard it was shit after the logging.

ndubl8 (Jun 13, 2012 at 21:16)

incredible, unique. the vibe is so chill and it's everything that mountain biking should be. i don't know how anyone is going to touch this. great job.

benjamin-k (Jun 14, 2012 at 15:55)

Thanks man!

wpbCouch (Jun 27, 2012 at 6:13)

A-MAZ-ING!!!!!!!!!!! Great riding, filming, and even better music!!!! This has to win. Could we be witnessing a paradigm shift in free ride film making, I think so! Great Work!!!!

B-Ineson (Jun 13, 2012 at 21:13)

This is miles ahead of the meat huck crap plaguing this website. Good work Ben and Dan.

sendrin (Jun 12, 2012 at 2:44)

Nice video! Wonderful places!

vurso (Jun 13, 2012 at 5:28)

This video is so so clean, awesome job.

Brad-mtb (Jun 13, 2012 at 14:37)

That intro is sick dude!

wpbCouch (Jun 27, 2012 at 6:21)

A-MAZ-ING!!! Excellent riding, filming, animation, and music. Really laid back but powerful stuff. Great job!!!!!!!!!!!!

charliebattin (Jun 12, 2012 at 13:42)

sweet video mate

love the intro, what software was it made on?

benjamin-k (Jun 12, 2012 at 13:52)

Thanks! It was made in Cinema 4D. Dan

charliebattin (Jun 14, 2012 at 9:45)

cool stuff, ive got C4D but only really used it for making intro's and things, got to learn how to do stuff like this though! recommend any tutorials? im good with the key framing just not a clue on how to make the scenery!!!

benjamin-k (Jun 14, 2012 at 15:59)

Hit up the Greyscale Gorilla tutorials and then just some intro to modelling tutorials and you will be sorted!

charliebattin (Jun 14, 2012 at 16:06)

cheers dude, very helpfull

herecomesthefailwhale (Jun 13, 2012 at 13:49)

i love the intro mate ! name of song ?

benjamin-k (Jun 13, 2012 at 14:14)

Thanks! Chet Faker - No Diggity

dre2001 (Jun 13, 2012 at 21:46)

This is top notch

BurgerBiker (Jun 27, 2012 at 8:25)

the best start to any video ever!

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