FOOT DRAG THE SKY

Exploring the American Southwest while dealing with recent tragic accidents in paramotoring. How do we deal with a sport that brings such joy and sadness? These are my thoughts.

[@TuckerGott]

Absolutely incredible work, Ryan. 👌

[@ryansouthwell]

Thank you, sir!

[@Rahi0823]

Noway im between tucker and ryan

[@aviator]

Watched this with tears in my eyes. Ryan, your work is always a masterpiece. Thank you for making this.

[@ryansouthwell]

Thank you.

[@pkskyter]

Beautiful and touching

[@ResurgencePPG]

Incredible. Such a beautiful tribute. Your work is nothing less than exceptional.

[@GregAnthonyHarris]

Masterfully done as always!

[@roberteshelman5917]

Thank you for showcasing the beauty of the sport along with the beauty of the human spirit. You take cinematography to a whole new level.

[@ryansouthwell]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@noahrasheta]

So beautifully said! Thank you for continuing to inspire with your work. Very well done!! 👏

[@TrevorSteele1]

I always look forward to your videos!!

[@melmelsmusicstudio1800]

Very nice! And Pimpf really added to it! Stunning work. Thanks for putting in the DM! 😍🤩💯😎😮

[@NickRadford]

BRO…. That sequence with the m83 track. Omg. Also all the other parts. Omg.

[@ryansouthwell]

On the way home from this trip I was listing M83 and had to pull over and watch the raw video clips at the same time. Life changing. A song that was both huge, and smooth, and emotional… I knew then it was what I was going to do.

[@niclasrohr]

Absolutely amazing film. Deep and beautiful. Well done Ryan!

[@ryansouthwell]

Thanks 🙏🏼

[@scottcrary2430]

A beautiful and cautionary video. Outstanding…

[@N2LOGIC]

Ryan, I really hope, someday you end up in a big National Geographic or a Netflix show and get all the praise you deserve! Keep on making those it make me really feel special to be a pilot!

[@ryansouthwell]

Maybe someday someone will come along and do all the pitch work to a streaming company and I’ll supply the footage. I’ll go along with that. 👍🏼 you never know.

[@neilterry7029]

Hey I met you today flying in Menifee you sir are an inspiration this video you made has changed my life I am doing something that I fear I am doing something I never thought I could do I am living my life and facing my fear because of you or at least because of how you told this story in this video thank you I hope I get to fly with you soon

[@flyblueskyguy5863]

Wow, waterfall eyes. Thank you for making this incredible video.

[@JoarABTheflyingraven]

Amazing. I spent years getting comfortable after my accident. What a nice movie 👏👏 Good job.

[@ryansouthwell]

whatever it takes my friend.

[@rscott7285]

Wow! Every aspect of this, and all of your productions, are nothing less than amazing! You have a real talent for filmmaking!

[@sandorrendeczky8549]

Thank you for this inspiring video! Always an honor and a pleasure to share your content, man!

[@finflyflounder8125]

One of the best, IF not the best , paramotor videos I've seen. Thanks for your perspective!

[@ryansouthwell]

Wow, thanks!!

[@BSmithPPG]

Doooood....CHILLS. Thanks for bringing that memory back to life. Beautiful.

[@chacoasertec]

Wow absolutely amazing,,thanks

[@JTWardle]

Beautiful! Bravo!! Reminds me of... Henry David Thoreau quote, Rather than love, than money, than fame, give me truth!

[@David_Wolfe]

Second time watching. For me…. No words but brilliant

[@stuartwho1429]

Simply amazing. 👍

[@Rungunseattacos]

My goodness. What and incredible video. Some of the most absolutely beautiful cinematography I’ve ever. This was absolutely beautiful.

[@ryansouthwell]

Thank you. Many of my most favorite shots as well.

[@jtadventures85]

I feel like your videos would best be viewed on the big screen with surround sound. Great tribute and stunning imagery. Thank you for sharing!

[@ryansouthwell]

Thank you. And yes, big screen or big tv with 4K and a sound system is the only way to see these locations. It’s so beautiful to see.

[@daramirarodar1889]

Art at its best, Thanks!

[@JohnnyFaber]

Awe inspiring! Lake Powell is my favorite place on the planet. It is so beautiful and has such a special vibe. My most heartfelt condolences for the loss of your friends. I bet their spirits are flying those canyons as we speak. Godspeed and blue skies to you sir.

[@SharkyintheSky]

Brilliant film making right here. I really enjoyed watching all the beautiful angles. Narration and music was awesome too. Great job! Sorry for the loss of your friends Ryan.

[@ryansouthwell]

Thank you very much!

[@yakmx1239]

Another Southwell masterpiece. The inverted reflections culminating in the foot drags are a stroke of cinematic genius. Ryan, this video is truly inspiring. Thank you for all the effort you put into these films, bravo!

[@ryansouthwell]

Thank you so much. That means a lot.

[@vasilyru]

You inspire many to start their journey and you always have the right words for them to continue their journey. Hats off.

[@ryansouthwell]

Thank you, that means a lot.

[@ripmanridin7092]

Outstanding…….. a true work of art!

[@takeshikovacs1785]

Wonderful tribute! Your videos deserve millions of views - they are not only amazing and enjoyable but also teach important lessons. Thank you!

[@ryansouthwell]

Thank you so much 😀. I have to ask.... Japanese first name and a slavic last name? How'd that happen?

[@takeshikovacs1785]

​@@ryansouthwell Oh, it's the main character's name from Altered Carbon. My real names are both Slavic :3

[@jayeshchhari5539]

Ryan I feel sorry to come across your channel so late. Man Big tight hug and and Grand Salute. This is next level videography. Every second is awesome delightfully to watch. It would be honor to fly and share sky with you one day. You are bloody goooooood man. Keep it up. Great for our paramotor community as well. Jay.

[@SharkyintheSky]

You are a excellent Filmmaker. Really great work. Awesome storytelling. Thanks for keeping them coming Ryan!

[@kylewolfman]

I'm here subscribed because of Judson. Shout out to all Tucker too. Stay elevated

[@coloradocj243]

It's videos like this that have finally made me get off my backside and start the journey. Ordered my first wing the other day. I can't wait!

[@ryansouthwell]

good luck, fly safe.

[@sinan_akdeniz]

So lovely. Thank you for showing

[@GlennTupper]

Some paramotor pilots will watch this and think, "I wish I could do that," yet when I watch this I think to myself, "we are all this lucky." I used to watch this movie called "The Art of Flight" about snowboarding because it motivated me to explore. This "little" thing you put together here is far beyond that level. Thank you. That's about all I can say.

[@PredatorParamotor]

May we all have our monsters become our allies. We'll done Sir!

[@mikerockwood8988]

The lessons you teach us through your videos about life, passion, and coping with loss are just incredible. Thank you.

[@scottcampbell5757]

"You had me at hello"....... well Ryan, you had me at Depeche Mode's PIMPF! This is the first video I have seen of yours...and WOW!!!! This deserves to be on IMAX. I instantly subscribed, you deserve 1 Million more subscribers from what I just experienced. Well done Good Sir.

[@adriankenny9098]

Ryan I have just been binging on your videos omg... frikin awesome .. you truly are a master at capturing true emotions of ppg pilot .. those emotions you can never put into words to tell your friends are in beautiful colourful 4k on your awesome videos .. I cannot wait for more content .. what an amazing planet we live on .. truly breath taking cinematography.. I'm subscribed ... big fan here from Ireland...

[@ryansouthwell]

Wow, thank you!

[@JoarABTheflyingraven]

Had to watch it one more time 👌👌

[@michaelkennedy2528]

Dude, I use to be one of the meanest MF'ers many people ever knew, I have always met strangers, trusted just one person (me), and really had one goal in mind everyday, and that was to come out on top. Many of the things you mention in this video is what made me a loving, caring person I am today, and allow people to use me so they can come out on top at the end of the day. I had many of the monsters you describe, the y lived within my daily life and thoughts. I faced them, I got hurt severely many a time, but the fun I missed out on with the "monsters" controlling me was allowing my life to pass by, so like you said in the video, it is going to hurt, but ya gotta walk it off. I did that and my life chronicled your video so much. I too fly paramotors, and the perspective it gives from the top down is reminiscent of my prior life, but the joy is there now that I look from the top down with other people. Incredible video my friend, I do not kbow exactly what you do, but it should be inspirational videos.

[@ryansouthwell]

Thanks Michael. What great and inspirational feedback! To know that others out there can relate to the message is priceless. Fly high and safe.

[@FLYNRYAN1978]

Another great video .

[@abramsfamilywc7438]

I took my first paramotor flight today in Idaho with WindPirate PPG and Oregon Paramotor. Thank you for your inspiration. It was everything I dreamed it could be!

[@ryansouthwell]

That is awesome!

[@Sethgolas]

This was incredible on every level. This is top notch.

[@KillicK21]

The quality of in flight footage just amazes me, so well done! Edited to perfection as well. Ryan, you’re such a contributor to the world of PPG! hats off and hands together 👏…

[@ryansouthwell]

Thank you so much.

[@chogieboy]

This should have way more likes and views. Incredible work Ryan!!!

[@ryansouthwell]

Spread the word, my friend!

[@kellysouthwell9222]

A masterpiece, always. ❤️

[@David65702]

Wow your editing skills are fantastic, your message is inspiring. This is what it's all about! Can't wait to get in the air again. Jerry Delyea turned me on to you, glad he did.

[@ryansouthwell]

Thanks so much!! And thanks Jerry :)

[@levinjord91]

A beautiful perspective, worth sharing. Always stunning. Always inspiring. Fly high, bro!

[@SCOUTaviation]

so sad, so true, so inspiring thanks ryan

[@ryanstice7014]

Always the best videos out there!

[@jamesunlimited]

Awesome Video!!! 👍

[@sillstars]

Leonardo da Vinci of paramotor videos is back. Such a beautiful tribute.

[@ryansouthwell]

Haha. Thanks. Huge compliment!

[@gaetanproductions]

what a work of art ! Amazing

[@ACKC99]

unreal editing. true talent.

[@joshbarnes5784]

This is beautiful! Definitely choked me up a bit! Our friends forever fly in our memories! Fantastic job ❤

[@ryansouthwell]

Thanks 🙏🏼

[@WingEnvy]

Brilliant work.

[@robertdurbin4252]

Absolutely amazing. Deserves an IMAX showing. The ending score really did it for me since that was the ending score in the Art of Flight, and that movie defined an era of my life before PPG. You did the track just as much justice as T.Rice. What a tribute.

[@ryansouthwell]

That’s awesome, and thank you. I watched that years ago and maybe it left a subliminal impression to recreate it. On my way home from filming this event I was listening to M83 and had to pull over and watch the footage as I listened to the music and the lightbulb went on so strong that I knew I had to go this route. It hit me too emotionally to resist.

[@GlennTupper]

Now I know why it reminded me of that movie!!!

[@flierbill]

Awesome quality ! Gave me chills !

[@sk8gzr604]

Much more than just excellent video… C. U. In the air bro… hopefully soon

[@pjbrewer56]

Incredible video production! Deep thoughts and beautiful scenery...Leaves me speechless!

[@DavideCardona]

From Italy and Italian language , simply : Fantastico ! Emozionante !! An honor to be your a new follower . I feel a part of this Video . Thanks and Congrats Ryan

[@ryansouthwell]

Thank you Davide! Maybe someday I can come make a video in beautiful Italy.

[@rjlittle53]

Great job, beautiful video, thanks Brady for the intro.

[@ryansouthwell]

Brady had some real influence in this video. Glad he was there.

[@3BrothersExtreme]

Amazing!!

[@NavidSaleki]

Wauw wauw wauw, a moment for the fallen ones and a moment for us to think twice, thaks for sharing and well done on the visual story!

[@ryansouthwell]

Many thanks

[@bertgrantges6631]

Fantastic work as always Ryan. Have always enjoyed the cinematic art you bring to the sport and the messages that go with them. Keep making them and I’ll keep watching them :)

[@SteelGardner]

What an amazing video! You always do such an incredible job!

[@rickardjonsson4526]

Yeah okey this is next level. Truly great work. Hadnt seen your videos untill just now when i finished listenening to the ppg pod with you as guest. This is amazing man, it really is. Subbed

[@WillFly]

Great video Ryan, thank you!

[@scottphillips6847]

Fantastic!! Well done, Ryan.

[@ryansouthwell]

Thank you kindly!

[@Dustin538]

Amazing! That hit hard.

[@simonbarrow4888]

Absolutely stunning......

[@ryansouthwell]

Thank you so much!

[@nebraskaparamotor2855]

Stellar job homie. Looking forward to flying with you again 🤙

[@mr.pathfinder1971]

It’s easy to enjoy and just take the cream off the top in this sport. Thank you for going deeper and sharing yourself here in this beautiful piece of work. Always beautiful. Always with class. Love it! 👊👍🚀

[@ericendicott6133]

Man. You are talented. This is powerful stuff ! eric

[@trevormoreland1116]

Mr Southwell, as always an inspiring, amazing video. Don't ever stop doing what you love.

[@ryansouthwell]

Thank you, I will

[@parathunder1]

WOW! Nice work! I'm going to be watching this again, again, and again... ;D

[@chrsfrwll]

Extraordinarily jaw dropping

[@findleyj1969]

Thanks for posting another great one, i get a rush just watching

[@vauxscott]

This is awesome!!

[@FanmanAustralia]

Good stuff Ryan. Cheers

[@highflyingbean]

Thanks for making a video like this.

[@wademoss3864]

I’m three spine surgeries and two heart attacks in…. Indeed life looks different after facing mortality. Paramotoring is on my bucket list. I’m 50 and working to rebuild my body again. 🤞Your video is inspiring! Indeed when bucked off we need to get back on! Be safe!

[@ryansouthwell]

Good luck my friend. Never too late to build back up and take on new adventures.

[@ByronCall]

On another level. Well done sir...we all have those moments where we are preflight, setup, engine running in the center of our glider and think. Could this be my last flight? And launching despite that...it’s hard to put it to words but you seem to get it on film. Nice vid

[@ryansouthwell]

Thanks Byron, exactly my thoughts.

[@awaitingthetrumpetcall4529]

Cinematic quality.

[@wayne.b2798]

Respect man breathtaking video ....

[@ryansouthwell]

Thank you 🙌

[@PPGMATTY]

Loved sharing the sky with you last November, incredible work as always!

[@ryansouthwell]

Thanks Matt

[@robertgoodale7204]

Terrific!

[@parajerry]

Wow. If you are not a documentary producer/director as a career, you should be. Just so well organized, shot, edited and the pacing is perfect. Awesome! In October I am taking PPG lessons in Boulder City, NV. I can't wait. I live in Orlando right on the line between the Disney Restricted Area and miles and miles of open Class G, E farmland. We spend 3-4 months a year in Vegas so I have to get a second PPG or figure out how to transport it back and forth on commercial planes.

[@ryansouthwell]

Right on. Vegas area has a LOT of great places to fly nearby. I actually do make videos for real commercial clients in my day job, but these Paramotor vids are all just a hobby. Wish I could spend more time making them with real intent. :)

[@adibabi]

Love your content!

[@JaredWooden]

Amazing work.

[@vinemichael9777]

Magniiiiiiiiifique, quelle images ça fait rêver, ça me donne vraiment envie de faire du paramoteur 🤩

[@ryansouthwell]

Merci

[@jeffobrien1836]

Your videos are the best

[@CalebJohnsonlivingca]

Wonderful tribute, not just to your friends, but to the sensation of flying and the freedom it brings. The inverted perspective shots footdragging the sky were truly inspired. Fly safe.

[@ryansouthwell]

Thanks Caleb. All the guys got together that night after the flight to look at the footage and when the epiphany came to turn my laptop upside down, we all freaked out.

[@Freemarkets1236]

This is my ultimate dream. My two favorite things in life are flying and natural beauty of the American South West. I've been only twice (from the east coast) and i think about it every day. These shots are amazing. I'd love to be up there some day.

[@ryansouthwell]

You can do it!

[@Freemarkets1236]

@@ryansouthwell I finished Paramotor training this spring.. I’m on my way! So jealous still. Lol

[@JustAPennyPlease]

Wow ..Just wow