Building a Backyard Waterslide for Bikes!

Back in the PorterMTB yard we build and ride our craziest feature yet, a full backyard waterslide setup for MTB and BMX! This is one of the coolest things we've done back here, it's the dream yard riding setup!
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[@PorterMTB]

Glad you guys are stoked on the waterslides, they are so much fun! Here's this link for the new shirts and hoodies! cognativemtb.com/collections/portermtb-collection

[@groningenparanormaal3642]

Owen did you know.... That your rake is called hark in the Netherlands? Hahaha

[@TheCarpet-]

You should put a ramp at the end

[@Juicememelord]

Where does one buy old waterslides?

[@PorterMTB]

@@Juicememelord full back story here! How We Got Waterslides For Our Backyard Bike Jumps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6aQl3d_ndWbqNU

[@Juicememelord]

@@PorterMTB So basically you are telling me I need to flood or burn down a water park...got it!

[@SethsBikeHacks]

It’s so good to see those slides at their full potential again! When I was a kid those very same slides were in every BMX magazine in Matt Beringer’s yard. To see them go another generation with MORE eyes on them is insane. The paint looks awesome.

[@silascatalano9491]

hi

[@PorterMTB]

Yeah these slides have a legendary history, can't wait to get Matt over here to check out the new setup! You need to get out here next summer as well to ride em!

[@jasonwong6477]

Hey Seth, how’s it going

[@ryansullivan3870]

its a little bit different, but kinda the same.

[@PorterMTB]

@@har6e7 haha of course he does, everyone knows Seth!

[@adamweb]

As a kid I was so jealous of my older neighbor with a dirt bike and trail he made in his yard... I can't even imagine growing up with this backyard, incredible as always!

[@PorterMTB]

The boys will realize how special it is when they get older!

[@KeleFPV]

The relationship you have with your kids is one to be envied. You are a fantastic father, son and role model.

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks, really appreciate that, I am very lucky to have this crew with me!

[@BITEME-Uzi]

4:32 Wow! This kid knows everything, thanks for helping me, now I can complete my homework!

[@Cowboys952]

Yoo your kids have inspired me to mtb, and you! Thanks a lot!

[@Cowboys952]

Roses are red, violets are blue, I like my own comment since nobody wanted to.

[@PorterMTB]

That's so awesome, really cool to hear! Hope we see you on trail sometime!

[@Cowboys952]

Thanks! I will be out on those trails sending em!

[@DERO-b1h]

Coolest thing EVER,your such a good dad to ur children

[@PorterMTB]

The slide really is so cool, we love it! I try my best with the kids, it's a special time with them for sure!

[@levicarolin7047]

Porter, you are such an amazing dad! Thanks for sharing your life with us.

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks, I'm trying my best. Hope you're well Levi!!

[@B1KER]

Looks like a fun few days of work. The paint turned out awesome. I couldn’t imagine being a kid with that backyard. Super rad.

[@PorterMTB]

I couldn't imagine growing up in this yard either haha. Hope you make it out here someday to ride!

[@snbsmtb]

Those slides look so amazing now!! And now at their full potential and with a fresh coat of paint over them they are soo good now!! They do look very fun!!

[@PorterMTB]

They came together so good, can't wait to ride them more!

[@davidleemann7395]

That turned out awesome! Your kids are going to have a blast riding that line for years to come.

[@PorterMTB]

Yeah it's a really fun addition!

[@summahype]

yes it did. what was your favorite part?

[@jackfave]

Super RAD. Great to see the entire family working together a cool project.

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks! It's so fun doing projects with them!

[@xnorcal831x]

I feel with a little space between the turns you could carry more speed. Looks like a bunch of fun building and riding.

[@PorterMTB]

Yeah it's a little tight there but it was the best we could figure out, the more we ride it the better we figure it out too

[@TACODIRTHEAD]

I would call your backyard "Porterland" now. I enjoy seeing the boys getting involved.

[@PorterMTB]

That's a great call on the name!

[@airliftpilot]

Every MTB riding spot needs a waterslide line!!!

[@PorterMTB]

I agree, they are so fun!

[@71hernandez]

That looks like so much fun . You're definitely an inspiration across the board. Love how you incorporate the whole family in your video's and make it more than just trail riding. My son and I love your video's.

[@PorterMTB]

They are so much fun, I definitely try to set an example of how to have fun outside with the family, it's the best! Glad you like the vids and watching with your son, have a great day!

[@mountainbikingwithlogan6163]

“This is called a rake” “did ya know that?” God. Eric, I love your kids 😂😂😂

[@PorterMTB]

Haha he's ridiculous, I'm lucky to have these boys!

[@mountainbikingwithlogan6163]

@@PorterMTB yes you are!!!!

[@summahype]

bob shed track!!!

[@lwills4661]

Owen is an animal! Fearless. Always love the content and the boys are always a credit to you. Lovely to see your dad to, always got to put them to work when they pop round Keep it going guys and have a great Xmas

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks! Gotta get the multi generational help to get it all done!

[@vswhat]

Oh my god I've been waiting for this video ever since you told us where the slides came from, I'm so psyched to watch this!

[@PorterMTB]

Me too! So happy we finally got it done!

[@Luke-1296]

Just after that lick of paint they look so amazing!

[@PorterMTB]

Yeah the paint made a huge difference!

[@griz063]

I never realized how funny Owen is, but he's really getting comfortable on camera and coming into his own. The Mt. Rushmore schtick and jet-propelled run-through made me LOL!

[@intellectualbadger7023]

Great build as always! The videos just keep getting better and better!

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks, really appreciate that, I try hard to keep improving!

[@summahype]

you are right about that

[@tfraz99]

You have a great job and deserve it. Thanks for sharing looks super fun!

[@PorterMTB]

I am very very lucky to do what I do. Thanks for the support!

[@ericmonty]

Such a cool project, and they're looking as good as new! Stoked for your kids.

[@PorterMTB]

Really cool addition to the yard, can't wait to ride them more next year!

[@stihlRoush]

Looks rad, awesome work! Maybe you can do cement where the dirt is on the line so you can paint that blue as well!

[@PorterMTB]

That's a great idea, there's a small section that needs some repair too, that could be a good way to do it!

[@SirKnightly221]

this looks so fun to do!!! if only i had more land i’ve always wanted a mtb trail or jump line at my house

[@Check_Bio_For__More_Details]

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[@tobym5259]

Looks so fun

[@RandysRides]

Owen is hilarious. Pretty cool watching your boys grow and be so involved. Great to see. :)

[@PorterMTB]

Haha yes he is, it's fun doing projects like this with the boys!

[@rohanjs.]

I was literally thinking last night, when is Eric gonna upload that water slide vid. I got my wish!😂

[@PorterMTB]

You got your wish!

[@romewinnie17]

You and you're kids are vary lucky to have such a awesome backyard, i wish i could ride them soo much.

[@kevinpeters8372]

What a sick build. It looks so smooth at speed. It’s amazing. Great video man🤘🏻

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks! Really stoked how it came together!

[@abeolsonmtb]

I always wanted to build and ride something like this you guys are so lucky!

[@PorterMTB]

I hope you get to do that!! It's pretty fun!

[@HawthorneHillNaturePreserve]

I know we’re all the kids in the neighborhood it gonna be! Awesome job looks beautiful

[@the_black_jeep]

That’s awesome. The icing on cake was seeing you get a fresh coating of paint on them. My OCD was relieved haha. The aerial shots are awesome. What a backyard playground to grow up with. Keep being an awesome dad. As a fellow dad it makes me smile every time watching your videos with your boys. I got a kick outta seeing the yellow jeep rc crawler too as I just ordered 2 of those this afternoon to finish up the last of my Christmas shopping. Have a Merry Christmas Eric.

[@PorterMTB]

Haha happy to help with the OCD, I'm really glad as well, the paint pulled it all together! Those SCX24's are so much fun! Merry Christmas to you too!

[@Letsrideadventures]

dude it looks like a mega wild island fun park from the sky!!!

[@PorterMTB]

Seriously, it's wild! You've gotta come ride them next year!

[@adventurefilms]

Porters, if you want some good work gloves, check out the Petzel med weight, wet them down and work with them, they will be ready to go after a couple times... these are also my riding gloves!

[@PorterMTB]

I'll have to check those out, I'll be t they are tough since they are made for climbing. Thanks!

[@qbop8931]

Simply the coolest backyard ever!

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks! I still can't believe it's here!

[@laurasourdif5976]

I would love to try that on my quads. That looks awesome!

[@PorterMTB]

That would be wild!

[@motionstudio77]

This is freakin awesome, is like having a mini theme park in your backyard

[@PorterMTB]

Yeah it's crazy, still can't believe it!

[@MTBQandA]

What an awesome Dad!!! Great build guys!

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks, glad you liked it! So much fun to ride!

[@The_RC_Dude]

Too sick and too fun! I wanna ride that too, great job guys!

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks!!

[@summahype]

way to much fun right

[@kevinmuzikar2037]

@BermPeak has inspired the boys not only with playing with bikes but now playing with RCs

[@PorterMTB]

Oh yeah!

[@The_Family_Fun_Channel]

I liked for the thumbnail, and it just got better from there.

[@PorterMTB]

Nice!!

[@silashesterberg3831]

Turned out so amazing. You guys will be sledding it here pretty soon!

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks! I hope so, we would love tons of snow!

[@johnnyrainer3932]

What a cool dad!!

[@bridgermoody]

LETS GO! I’ve been waiting so long for this video and now it’s here! Nice job Eric

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks!! So glad we finally got it done!

[@DavidJohnson-ib8lw]

Definently one of your most professional videos for sure!

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks, that means a lot, I keep trying to improve!

[@Zuri560]

That looks so fun! I wish I had a back yard like that 🤙🏻

[@PorterMTB]

It's so fun, dream yard for sure!

[@mattx1]

I don’t even have a backyard that big

[@alicelester4618]

Rock riderz I love this, wish we had this. Way to go

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks, it's so fun!

[@kevinbustamante6602]

Rueally Woanice congrats for achieving that built

[@PorterMTB]

🤙

[@maryzona7092]

Nice build

[@Martin-yo2lm]

Pure awesomeness, I enjoyed every second of this video! 🔥👍

[@PorterMTB]

That's so awesome to hear!

[@summahype]

we both wish it never ended!!

[@mirza2874]

“This is called a rake” “did ya know that?” God. Eric, I love your kids 

[@PorterMTB]

Haha me too, always keep me laughing!

[@singlespeedseth7979]

Repping The Misfits - I love it

[@PorterMTB]

Gotta pass on the punk!

[@Pdrum2]

Reminds me of my happy childhood.

[@NewZealandMountainBiking]

So sweet! What an epic backyard 🙌

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks!! We're really lucky, it's a lot of fun! I love NZ as well, hope to get the family down there, maybe next year??

[@codyrichardsmtb3359]

What a cool thing to have, looks very epic!

[@PorterMTB]

I still can't believe it!

[@GS-di5wx]

Cool way to keep kids active!

[@dorkin_aint_easy]

Somewhere, Matt Beringer's proud.

[@PorterMTB]

What's up Tyler! Oh yeah he's pumped, have to get him out in the spring to ride them! His new yard setup with his slides is insane too!

[@emma-eventing]

awesome video -- love the multi generational building process!!

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks! It was really cool to get my dad in on the build!

[@Boost_Bro123]

finally you did this! iv bin wating for so long for you to do this!

[@PorterMTB]

Me too, glad you enjoyed it!

[@artboytidwell]

SUPER COOL! You guys are killin it!

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks Jeral, you too!!

[@christineclardy6310]

I love how you are so active

[@ieuangwynne7736]

You should build a lip for Owen in the back of the landing at the end

[@PorterMTB]

That's a great idea!

[@No_motor_angler]

"Bold move Cotton, lets see how this works out for him" I caught that reference! lol

[@PorterMTB]

Hahaha glad someone did, love that movie!

[@No_motor_angler]

@@PorterMTB love it too…it’s def a classic!

[@HighVybeTribe]

I think the next step would be to Include your backyard Like track in a video game platform

[@PorterMTB]

That would be really cool!!

[@Dennis801]

Who’s here in 2024 👇

[@PorterMTB]

Yeah!! More fun vids on the way!

[@ACE_Graham]

Me

[@Lucy-w2d7y]

Me

[@martaartemczuk7380]

Me

[@liamgronqvistgronqvist5249]

Here

[@skrez5534]

Sick porter. The paint was worth it.

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks! I totally agree, pulled it all together!

[@megboo7574]

so seamless, so amazing, so jealous

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks, turned out great!

[@angelpintor1873]

I really really want that in my back yard

[@mtbrwannabe2.099]

Best Dad ever. Said Milo and Owen Porter 🤟🏽.

[@PorterMTB]

I'm trying my best!

[@mtbrwannabe2.099]

@@PorterMTB your doing an awesome job mate. Thanks for bringing us along 😁🤟🏽.

[@q.morrison_]

I honestly wish I could live there. Epic vid!

[@PorterMTB]

We are very lucky!

[@Check_Bio_For__More_Details]

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[@yaritzamccall3142]

That is awesome

[@dalenadwodny2915]

AS AN EX BMXER FROM 45 YEARS AGO. THAT WOULD BE A BLAST. SURE MISS RIDING.

[@PorterMTB]

It's so much fun, hope you get back on a bike someday!

[@brockbergen]

Bro it so cool😮

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks, it's so fun to ride!

[@papagogo9608]

You should paint the inside with truck bed liner would be sick !!!

[@PorterMTB]

That would be pretty cool, super grippy and durable!

[@Zen-bl7ps]

i wish i had a backyard like that, not for my bike but for my RC car (ARMA Typhon 4X4 MEGA, if you are wondering the cost is 600CAD)

[@PorterMTB]

That would be super fun, maybe we should make a RC car video in the yard!

[@TristanBoyle]

Facts. That slide is 🔥🔥🔥

[@fatbikeperformance569]

Owen is the boss what a cool project ah Porter's world

[@PorterMTB]

Haha yeah he's pretty fun to have around!

[@5kidmonty]

nice, Milo !! good to see a next gen Misfits fan!

[@PorterMTB]

Gotta pass it on to the next gen!

[@Itisthechosen1]

you should put a tarp over all of the slides and do a slip-n-slide

[@PorterMTB]

That would be fun, I actually discuss that in the video I put out today explaining the slides!

[@nos_1392]

This kid is just like me,his dad is an architect! So whenever you wanted to make something architect thingy Dad always say "dont buy it,we can make it"

[@PorterMTB]

That's awesome, your dad sounds smart!

[@davishansen]

This is my dream backyard.

[@PorterMTB]

Me too!

[@summahype]

me too!!!! would you be scared at first?

[@ErnoSallinen]

That's some Grade A parenting right there. Good luck with your projects :)

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks, we're trying our best!!

[@paullong3424]

Amazing work

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks!

[@allhailmindofmickheisareki857]

Your backyard is my dream.

[@ctcshredding209]

I love your guys videos keep up the good work

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks! We will!

[@shaharsdechen2537]

Owen is hilarious!

[@PorterMTB]

Haha yeah he always keeps us laughing

[@anneseaman7171]

I love your videos and that Owen is so funny 🤣 😅🎉❤

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks! He makes me laugh all the time too!

[@mp3inoz]

Owen is such a character hahaha so funny

[@PorterMTB]

Haha yeah he is, makes us laugh every day, he is hilarious.

[@websherp]

*John Cina* has entered the building

[@PorterMTB]

haha pretty much

[@HighVybeTribe]

Awesome build guys!!!💪😎👍

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks!

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

Man the looks super fun! Great video as always.

[@PorterMTB]

It's so fun, thanks!

[@jrcook78]

That looks like so much fun

[@PorterMTB]

It's pretty rad!

[@maksstuffdrawz9286]

3:53 it looks like hes building in a videogame lol i mean like the way hes hammering the pole down😂

[@PorterMTB]

Haha yeah I love seeing that

[@kyrracrandell5662]

Yes I did know it was called a rake Thanks You're saying that

[@PorterMTB]

Haha nice

[@TimFreerunner]

it is a dream for me to have that backyard

[@nhartigan72]

Way cool!!! I wonder if the slides are super slick when they get the slightest bit of moisture or did you put down a little sand for traction before a coat of paint/primer?

[@PorterMTB]

It can get slick when wet, the paint does help though, but we usually wait till the rain dries before riding them

[@ayoshto6353]

Awesome that really cool nice idea sir i hope that someday i make backyard too to play trail and jump i watch your video how to make and build jumps thanks i like this new vlogs im from Philippines watching here

[@PorterMTB]

Thanks! The Philippines look awesome, i'd love to travel there someday!

[@carlosreira2189]

So rad. So fun.