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Actually, a little explanation about some of that. About half of those guys in the videos were XC guys, usually used to sporting the lycra and clips. The ones that looked unsure, were a little unsure. That video from the top was actually from the very first run of the first trip and they weren't riding their own bikes. I have to give props to the guys that came out because there are a lot of sections that are downright intimidating. That and some guys are just better than others. You wear armor at bootleg because the punishment factor of going down is high and it gives you a little piece of mind. It is a place you have to see for yourself and ride. I guarantee it would scare the crap out of a majority of riders. There are places that are challenging to even walk. The part that you see in the beginning of the three different riders doing the tight, all rock section, is crazy steep. I watched some of the Fagerlin videos and they are good, but I work with what I got. All of the footage is from guys in our group for us to remember the trips that we take. It is a lot easier to make jawdropping videos when you are taping pro riders. I don't know who exactly he is taping, but they all looked pretty damn skilled to me. I also notice that his later videos look way better than his older ones.
One of the guys that went rides a Blur, but was borrowing a Big Hit. He liked the type of riding so much that he went out an bought a VP-Free. I am sure the footage will get better, because it seems everyone gets a little more bold everytime we ride. At least I know I do. I have only been riding a few months and am already cleaning stuff that scared the crap out of me the first time.
I would like to get a helmet cam because I think helmet footage would add a lot to the video, but alas, that is not even my camera (sucks to be a broke college student). Plus it is nice to be able to film and not stop, get out the camera, film, and put it away. I do ride XC, my Coiler is my one do-it-all bike. Once I get my own camera and helmet cam, I am sure there will be much more footage to work with and videos to come.
I appreciate the comments and hope you guys look forward to future vids.
If you are interested, there are a bunch more pics under the rides section at
www.ocrider.com
