How I Turned a Tree Into a Whale Tail! (Bike Jump)

[@Velodictorian]

Huckback Whale 🐳

[@BCpov]

This has got to be the winner! I've run it past both Brian and Aaron and they're on board! Thanks for the suggestion Peter!

[@Velodictorian]

@@BCpov Glad I could help! Keep up the good work and be safe out there

[@candymcneil8044]

@Peter Dy Sweet name dude congrats 👍👊

[@NoNames-vw3bq]

Creekback (or creakback, if the feature creaks when a rider is on it) came to mind first for me. Well, now we know where the rest of creature is that goes with Huckfin at Stone Starlet.

[@dallinmaddock5923]

I think “Moby Dig” would be a great name. It sure took a lot of digging to create, and it’s always good to reference classic literature!

[@SwolePapi15]

You have my vote

[@Knight-hf7lv]

Top tier

[@stursby]

Ha! My first thought was “Moby Deck”

[@KevinT3141]

Oh yeah, that's perfect!

[@topspot4834]

A little obvious but I like it.

[@DailyMTBRider]

Such a good video (as always) Eric - those gaps looked gnarly and I have so much respect for making it rideable for all ! For a name - my vote is call it the "Bridgeback Whale"!

[@BCpov]

Thanks Josh, and I like the name🙂

[@2107cr]

Love the name

[@Lake.side.trails]

dang i was about to suggest that name

[@ericmonty]

Humphrey! This was a humpback whale that swam up the Sacramento River in Northern California, a few hours from Graeagle, not once but twice, in 1985 and 1990. He got lost and swam almost 70 miles upstream in a freshwater river! The media named him "Humphrey the Wayward Whale."

[@DavidLaburglier]

second this one

[@bretervin]

That is a winner!!!

[@nwahs]

I was going to suggest the same one! Locals will know the story.

[@ericmonty]

@@nwahs yeah I remember that very clearly because we used to waterski in that river.

[@nwahs]

@@ericmonty me too, as a kid! Kinda nasty water, now that I know better.

[@chrisgoescross9252]

the story telling combined with the drone shots is insane. good job!

[@BCpov]

Glad you liked it!!

[@ctsingletrack]

Yes, these videos are extremely well produced!

[@fillfreakin2245]

@@BCpov Yes, you've come a long way from pure POV, LOL! You might have to change the channel name from BCpov to WWpev for World Wide professionally edited videos!

[@B1KER]

Great vid. I'm going to put "Blubber Bridge" into the mix.

[@TopToBottomMTB]

Everstoke… such a good name for a bike park!🤙🏻

[@BCpov]

It really is!

[@PuffinPass]

That closing shot was amazing. Can't wait to see the trails at Everstoke all come together. Those bridges definitely opened it up to be used as an advancement feature as opposed to only advanced riders which IMO was a great decision.

[@SemiSendy]

The sound design from camera shake to actual Rokon idling is editing mastery. You always keep it fresh and entertaining, Eric. I'm never let down!

[@BCpov]

Thanks Rich :)

[@HYDROPHILPLAYS]

If its size really is somewhat fitting I'd name it "Whale for scale" 🐋 Love your building episodes btw!

[@CalzorSuzay]

You're so honest in your editing and show what can happen and how you overcome it, call it 'Fortitude' 👍

[@maxdavenport9355]

I just want to say how much I've appreciated your cinematic approach to making videos over the past year. Your pacing, techniques, and editing have become such a strong focus of your videos. As a current game developer, it's really cool seeing your approach to creative decisions for your channel. Love it man, keep it up! Y'all are doing something incredible.

[@BCpov]

Thanks for noticing Max, trying hard here! Unfortunately it hasn't been translating in to views in 2022 :(

[@johanback5659]

I agree. The fotage of the first snow was breathtaking

[@ler6118]

@@BCpov I know that everybody in KZbin comments acts like they're an expert on making KZbin videos, so take what I say with a grain of salt, but I've a lot of KZbinrs say that upload frequency plays a huge part in how the algorithm handles your uploads. Maybe a mix of more cinematic videos and "basic" riding videos would be a decent approach? Also, although it might be cringe, asking viewers to rate the video might really push engagement. The name suggestion-thing is a great idea already though! Anyway, I couldn't agree with Max more, your videos are amazing and always make my day a little sweeter.

[@malikmattu6185]

Loved this video! It was so therapeutic to watch. I think a good name to name this would be “Free Woody”

[@chiccorocker]

That's the kind of features I like to see. It's great to have bridges instead of gaps, so pretty much everybody can enjoy the feature. Experience raiders will simply gap the bridge, less experiences riders can give the gaps a try without high consequences if something goes wrong and newbies can simply enjoy riding the bridges and the whale tale without having to get to tires off the ground. Excellent work!

[@jakoblange6051]

I love that you decided to put the bridges in. I wish more people would say "no, thats to scary, specialy for less experienced riders. Let's make it a table top." My fear of the gap is much worth than the jump...

[@sjaan7370]

Moby's Trick and great rethink on your feature to make it hittable by all 😎

[@pablogarrido6929]

"Faith Tail" that's my name for it... Congrats Eric!! Very nice build

[@Scallop]

My suggestion for the name is somewhat difficult to pronounce - DUANFAWT - it stands for 'Don't use Amazon Nails for a Whale Tail.' Loved the video!

[@kirrilymtb]

I think that’s a GREAT idea

[@samszrejter3272]

this is stupid

[@beerenmusli8220]

Okay this one is epic.

[@marccope942]

pronounced Doo-on-fot

[@walterbrown6388]

Great job making the feature rideable for almost anyone. No real downside to this approach and allows a lot of progression to occur on a single feature.

[@InSearchToPacify]

Way to go putting the bridges on. Gonna be a super fun feature for all skill levels

[@seanroberts381]

I love how much falling and milling you personally did. Well done!

[@JonnyDiggit]

The feature looks a lot like the slope of a Beluga. So, I would name it "The Blasting Belgua" because it launches the rider out with such force. Love the vids recently!!! Keep them coming 🤟

[@Seanlejawn]

One of my favorite videos of yours in a while. The tree falling followed by that snowy campfire… love it!

[@williamschultz298]

nice and intune with the music at 5:20

[@Tser]

Man, that is a gorgeous, perfect dead tree you found, like trail gold.

[@benclifford7891]

When you first started building Stone Starlet, I wasn't the biggest fan, but since then I've grown to love your trail-building videos, possibly even more than your biking ones! Your skill, craftsmanship, and attention to detail is fantastic and very entertaining to watch. Looking forward to seeing you continue to hone in your skills!

[@Alex_Eggers]

snow makes everything look beutiful

[@duncanh6045]

Wow Eric what and effort, you really put in the hard work. I love how the tree's curve worked so well for the stringers.

[@beerenmusli8220]

The closing Shot was absolutely epic!

[@christopherw.reactionvideo859]

Such amazing cinematic quality. Love your videos. that drone shot of the endless snow was breathtaking

[@hans1783]

Jesus... it's just so satisfying to watch him nailing the jump perfectly...

[@KastanDay]

These videos make me so happy, thanks for your world class storytelling Eric; man of many talents.

[@singletrackmania1]

The use of the curved tree was fantastic. The editing on this one is phenomenal

[@robmooremtb]

Such an awesome feature . It's now usable for everyone. Great build video

[@lucl1258]

My god that looks so fun! Those are your best kind of video where you build new trail features. Keep up the amazing work you are doing for this community!!!! Thank you!

[@nostr8ghtlinzs596]

In the past you said you would release less videos, but improve the quality. Nailed it. The the detail in the video is A grade. As for adding the bridges, prefect. you to took a trail that we (me and little one could ride) Added a feature that is 'almost anyone can ride' , like the first bit of trail, and yet made a it a huge progression and confidence building feature. something I'd want to ride. great stuff

[@yorgosk2938]

What a beautiful video and masterful work, Eric. You put your heart and soul in everything you build. You are right, the feature is more complete with the bridges on. Name wise, keeping it simple might be the way to go : Humpback tail.

[@BasicBodThor]

props Eric for you to look at something, realize a) you aren't up to it and b) a lot of others wouldn't be able to enjoy it either and making the necessary changes

[@rockywayne5385]

As always, I gotta say I could watch you build trails all day! Love this feature! Thanks for the great vid! Also I second “Moby Deck”.

[@jurockclimb]

Always excited when you post a new video. That excitement doubled when it’s a trail build video. Love it

[@MentallyLatent]

all the dead branches falling off the cedar when it hit the ground was perfect lol

[@kimweincek9019]

Were you an arborist at one point in your life Eric? That tree you cut down wow, looked professional! Love your build episodes! Thanks for sharing!

[@BCpov]

Haha, defnitely not! If you know what to look for, I messed up that undercut pretty badly! It's a tricky cut!

[@burtonbrd31]

Na he's just Canadian

[@northwestmx2836]

@@BCpov yeah searingly

[@shawneggers4484]

Incredible video! From production and quality to the actual build of the tail. Incredible job! I’m gonna go with a name to tie into it’s home: Sierra Whaler

[@ErikFritz08]

Some of this cinematography is beautiful

[@leolad_biking6768]

Loved the build you could name it the humpback hucker

[@owenchaloner]

6:52 to 7:06 Omg those drone shots with that music feel like a real movie and have a very calm vibe to them, Eric your drone filming talent in through the roof.

[@AntwonTwizz]

Can’t get over how well made your videos are. I always look forward to watching them. Nice work on the feature! How about Moby Deck?

[@ravioliravioliravi]

That's a fantastic name.

[@delliottk]

Can’t wait to see. AZ 🤘🏽

[@markus7863]

Thx for the fun watching your great work. Greetings from Germany

[@joshuamonteban3853]

What about "The Stoke Tail Whale" or something like that would sound 👍 👌. Keep building and great content!

[@tylerkucharski3945]

I get excited every time you release a new trail building video, you and berm peak and mark matthews are my favorites!!! Keep up the good work!

[@tylerkucharski3945]

No way lol this can’t be real

[@tylerkucharski3945]

Been trying to buy a ps5 for 3 years now lol

[@UnprofessionalKyle]

I, for one, am stoked you put in those bridges! Looks amazing, too! I definitely was skeptical before the bridges, as it was shaping up to be more challenging than I could handle. But I think making it so any and all skill levels can experience it was the right call in this case, and you did it SUPER well! 🤘

[@BCpov]

Thanks for the help!

[@deanhanel562]

I appreciate the bridges, I'm a 51 year old "all mountain" downhiller. You can test that and learn into it without full commitment. "No Fail Tail"

[@zacharypoh10]

That's awesome you came to help him out! I'm a local to Quincy and work with the local stewardship, Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship and would be thrilled to get out there sometime to help! Definitely been a cold past few days in the area

[@SecretSpots]

Awesome! That looks super fun! When you were testing it after making the bridges I was "mind jumping" it with you!

[@JRMTB]

You even got a bit Steezy at the end of the jump! Nice work!!

[@mrdee03]

You build some very nice features. Good job. I’m sure ever stoke will love your whale tail.

[@loopingluii]

the quality of this video is amazing! The drone shots and the music nice work!

[@01FozzyS]

One heck of a build,Eric!

[@jasonharris3873]

That is a sweet feature. I agree that I like to see someone else run first to judge the speed. I appreciate the bridges so that people can work up to it without crashing. Not something that many builders consider.

[@ctsingletrack]

Name it "Monstro", after the whale that ate Pinocchio. On a side note, I ended up with the exact same scenario. I built a whale tale, and then had to add some tables before we could try it out. I made a video of us trying out that whole trail for the first time too. Love capturing that excitement and anxiety that comes with riding something not just for our first time, but the first time anyone has ridden untested features. Because at that point, you really don't even know it its possible.

[@SemiSendy]

Oh, I like this! The whale that ate the wooden boy....made from wood!

[@briandavison2331]

Hey Dude this whale tail is sick i have never seen one with "bridges" now i really want to find one or maybe even build. Always loved the idea of whale tails but would never have the courage to jump a normal one so this is perfect👌👌👌👌

[@shawn-paulluchin603]

Nice work! I appreciate the "bridges" last weekend I rolled it before jumping. So it is a great feature for most people. Thank you, Eric.

[@BCpov]

Glad you got to ride it! Thanks for the help!

[@boni_7073]

Awesome video Eric, probably one of the best edited ones you have ever made!!!

[@nathandavies327]

The bridges are a really good idea, I've how that makes it a feature most folks can ride and can use to progress their skill.

[@megboo7574]

those snow drone shots were beautiful

[@grimaceg1253]

Eric, your feature building skills are awesome!

[@jimm244]

Amazing build. Thanks for taking mortals like me into consideration. 😁

[@ashleytombs]

Wow wow wow what an amazing 7 days of hard labour look at what you guys have created a piece of art work wow 91 acres I bet that didn’t come cheap but think of all the trails these guys are going to build These guys are going to make thousands of people very happy indeed

[@mountainboppinmtb5458]

Love the “BC” style of building 😎 “Hump Jump”

[@chasekivelson5289]

I live right in trucke I cant wait to visit the trail, and thanks Eric for helping them make it.

[@asaflevkovitz5250]

Eric, this video was a wonderful way to express the journey, thank you!

[@andrewfarmer2309]

Awesome video. You should build more trails/features. “Cedar Tail” would be a good name

[@baltazarpizano8007]

Predrilling can help drive larger nails in, using a smaller diameter bit than the nails.

[@liamdrane2642]

I'd call it "A Whale of a Time" as it looks super fun to ride!

[@nocelvek]

Call it, “It’s No Fluke”. Love your work Eric.

[@scorpo4784]

Hey Eric, love your videos. A name suggestion for the whale tail is “Big Bluey”. I think this is a good name because there are blue whales and down here in Australia when you swear a bit we call it ‘blue’ words. You might have sworn a bit building it and people riding it might swear because it’s gnarly!

[@crackastory8384]

Great name 👍 I like the Aussie part of it.

[@Skogmtb]

That turned out unreal, so much better with the bridges 👍 Great video

[@tom_gheen]

“A Tall Tale”, “Jumpback”, or “WTF”(Whale Tail Feature). Awesome video BTW!

[@Rwinnie]

you really got me on the edge of my seat when the tree fell over

[@kirrilymtb]

I had the same problem 😅😅

[@peterbull3955]

That looks like soooo much fun to ride!!!

[@cutlaps]

I call the bridges "chicken bridge" on my trail. And sometimes they are removable which really helps for progression.

[@freerideWA]

Eric that looks awesome with the brdges just means that more people are able to ride it, nice work 👍

[@jonahfastre]

Came home just in time from a bike ride, to watch this video

[@gregtapia7662]

Love your videos and I love all that you do. Learn so much from all your hard work. Someday would love to ride with you! Also I thought a good name for this whale tail should be “GRUNT” for all the grunt work you put into building this. Keep up the great work and will be watching your channel as long as you keep making videos.

[@brianfurtaw7893]

Funny ending, good build, like the bridges

[@lostman65]

that tree felling was amazing!! The Great White North Whale

[@JohnnyElihue]

It probably would have been easier and more secure to just use a drill with long screws the same size as the nails you were trying to use. But I respect you for trying to do it the more "analog" way. Great job

[@SkyBlueOffRoad]

Rub Bees wax or even candle wax on the nail before driving it in. Trust me, old framers trick. Or just drill a pilot hole first. Either way, happy to see trail building again. I got hook on your channel with Stone Scarlet build series. Good work guys, I respect your drive.

[@DonkeysRChaos]

WOW. That is great work.

[@nsmtb2300]

Can’t wait

[@ifiggs4523]

I love the transparency and I think you made the right call in making it rollable. Same amount of fun with 1/10th the danger and 10 times the accessibility - exactly what you want for a park like this. How about "Whale Safe"? Apropos and an advert for the Whale Safe program.

[@jumpingjohn6379]

Your build is awesome. Makes me wanna ride🤙🏻

[@Big-boy608]

Erik you made it look easy once you finally did it

[@nomo0928]

This is so smooth as it , awesome !!

[@d-nicebikes]

I have to say, I'm glad you are getting to put your personal touch on a new trail south of the Canadian border! Feature name, "Whalestoke" or "Whalestoke'd" That. Is. All.

[@GaryDonosti]

That was a massive amount of work, but it really paid off. I think it works so much better with the bridges, they really open the feature up to different skill levels. As for the feature name: ' Nailed It! '

[@Musicandbikes848]

Great video as always! Name it Moby Bridge!!

[@jimjohanson8152]

This is such an awesome video, knocked it out of the park

[@davecrashes4905]

Rokon Tail seems an obvious choice for a name, after the machine which gave you so much help.