First Bike Park Laps On My New Trail Bike!

[@slide_drexler]

The Skilled One has awakened from his hibernation.

[@SkillsWithPhil]

I'm still thawing out give me a few :P

[@8rett]

Lol I love how Phil just meets this random kid at the top of the lift line and he's out here going faster than 95% of the park

[@SkillsWithPhil]

He was testing me on my first run of the year, no warm up lol - Luke isn't slow!

[@tonyvaccarelli7950]

Luke is insane

[@Dempsey222]

You know the season has started when Phil does his Highland Park opening video.

[@SkillsWithPhil]

Still have to wait a few more weeks before the rest of the bike parks open!

[@ech0chr0megaming66]

Yeah let’s go!! Can’t wait for Creek to open up!

[@CaseyCollier]

These are the kinds of videos I like seeing from Phil: cool riding and connecting with cool people on the trails.

[@SkillsWithPhil]

I appreciate when bike parks aren't too busy. It's more relaxed and you can get to connect with people better, it's a lot of fun.

[@Drebikes]

The first dude (Luke?) was seriously rippin. I felt some hesitation from you when he first asked to ride with you(rightfully so on first lap) and then he just shows out. Impressive riding on the short travel rig. Making it look easy as usual! Nice vid!

[@SkillsWithPhil]

Anytime somebody comes up to me I never know what to expect!

[@davidthebiker2955]

Love how quiet the bike is. Also love hearing the conversations you have with people. Best videos on KZbin as usual. Thanks Phil

[@jakelaborde3953]

Thats my bro killing it on the mountain!!!

[@ragomtb]

5:11 Phil: "It a little bit slow in here!" That's faster than I'd ever be going in there😂

[@kroozctrl6284]

dude Luke is the fastest "random fan" I've seen you follow.

[@lukelaborde4975]

thank bruv

[@dols94]

@@lukelaborde4975 you rip dude!

[@topspot4834]

If someone is solo at bike park in the middle of the week, there's a good chance he rips ... Luke was def one of the better riders Phil followed tho, and he said he only rode there for 2 years which is nuts!

[@mikael1852]

I love the interaction you have with strangers and people you know. Just stopping to talk about pipe welding is awesome!

[@doctajuice]

So cool seeing you just hang out and talk with people, shred with the locals, and have a good time. Definitely the embodiment of what the bike park experience is all about

[@WinnieTrejo]

It's very cool to see and experience a lot of emotions looking at it.

[@tonysmith5507]

Congratulations.... You're well on your way to become a Grumpy Old Man !!!

[@liammulligan1279]

That kid made you work . What a great video .one of the best

[@lukelaborde4975]

sick day riding with ya phil!

[@tonyvaccarelli7950]

Luke you were killin it

[@anderkrupa4505]

Luke seems like a super chill dude love how the mtb community is keeps up the good work Phil

[@bohous808]

I suck at mountain biking, and it amazes me to see how capable riders like you and the others can carry enough speed to clear that overpass gap so effortlessly with only that little drop to pump. Its both intimidating and motivating.

[@Senpai_77]

Great video. I think regardless of if you're not feeling the ride, it is still a great video. If you're passing the torch, this 18yo kid rides worthy enough to be Skills with Phil Ambassador lol

[@SkillsWithPhil]

Luke is an absolute ripper. Every generation of riders is faster and better than the previous.

[@lorismith6994]

Luke is my nephew. Not only is he an amazing athlete, he is LOYAL, RESPECTFUL & FUN!

[@scobaru9676]

philbassador

[@m.i.c.h.o]

You have so many good conversations out there! I really appreciate how much non-biking content is in this video. I'd love to have more conversations like those haha

[@thedoubleyellow9066]

Boy, I thought we lost you, welcome back! Always good to see a video from you.

[@SkillsWithPhil]

I take a break every winter. Hard to ride when there's snow on the ground :P

[@thedoubleyellow9066]

Hahaha, definitely! I’m glad that you DO get a break. Happy the weather is turning for us here too for riding, and I’m looking forward to what this season brings for you :)

[@bouzouki2006]

Phil casually talking about his new bike while sending big jumps and drops. The man is back!

[@gabe9736]

it was sick riding with u phil i was the kid on the green santa cruz

[@rstrakovsky]

Bro, Luke is a friggin shredder.

[@JustJake77]

I was literally just thinking about how I haven't seen a Phil video in a minute. Here we are.... Sick new whip!

[@fivetool]

Great start to the season, Phil. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing Highland Park.

[@Eric.V.]

Bro, you gave some young shredders the memories of a lifetime! 😎

[@harrygrimley4352]

Wow. How did i miss this? Congratulations Phil on the new bike. Sounds great. Quiet. Trails there are sick! Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@chrisappet4951]

Baller first run! That 18 y/o has some talent

[@NoodlesSoucy]

Been watching for awhile and lugging around a Walmart bike I’ve been making work, thanks in part to your inspiration my GT Aggressor Pro will be here Saturday, my first real bike in 28 years. Thank you for continually inspiring me to ride my heart out and enjoy the ride. Much love from West Virginia

[@johntrifelly9925]

Phil!! It’s so good to see another bike park style video again!!

[@tomassanesson902]

Awesome to see you again 👍🤘

[@Hendricksb123]

This was such an awesome video. It was really cool to watch you interact with the locals and have them lead you out.

[@dwbiddle]

OMG! Too funny!! The foot clap before getting off the chair!!! I can’t say how long I’ve been doing that but thought it was because I’m old 😂 Phil you made my day! Love the videos. Love the content. Thank you for recording this opening week at highland.

[@bouzouki2006]

Nice to have you back, Phil!

[@Nebbzz]

Let’s go! You know it’s bike park season when skills with phill uploads!

[@RiderNambaLast]

I like the new GT, but the old font was better, the legendary logo. Great video! thx.

[@Thematty635]

"party on Wayne" 🤘 has to be the best thing I've heard when someone's dropping in ever haha. Love it 🤘🤘

[@vbspec94]

I love how Phil just SENDS IT!!!

[@JasonChambersPhoto]

Love the format of this video Phil, looks like a great community of riders.

[@bbnfrazer4263]

Luke knows the score 🫡

[@BlackFlag94]

Phil is back with another mad video! This is the single BEST format of Bike Park video. The conversations you have, the people you meet and of course the sheer insanity of your riding ability - it's all fantastic

[@darrenhill3514]

Luke is ridiculous on a bike. Really hope to see him on a future Whistler video. That dude would kill it up there.

[@s-p_a_c-e]

I just went dh moutain biking this weekend for the 2nd time and it was insane, now when I watch your videos you look even faster lol

[@nopenope843]

Top bloke you met mate, keep him around!

[@TheLox94]

that 18 years old shredding so composed over technical stuff its really something, he rides fast, has a good control over the bike and body in and out of air, thats i'mpressive for a guy that started at 16. bet he's gonna become a racer in 1/2 years if not he's already one.

[@slimpickle47]

So good to be blessed with a skills with Phil video ! Have been looking forward to your next one! Awesome stuff Phil!

[@juicedbikes]

Nothing like that first ride out!

[@Steve_115]

Dude, at 9:30 that run was sick, I love how smooth it all was!

[@miguelbustos580]

good to have you back Phill! could you do a vid showing your new bike and like explaining the parts on it?

[@tenfeetwanderers774]

These trails look great. The way the tech and flow is mixed in together. Mint

[@PowderRider23]

no way Luke is 18! Rippin!

[@believe8263]

Always enjoy Phil's videos.

[@gabeasher187]

So pumped to see a new Phil video, MTB is back.

[@jack_burk]

Glad to see you shredding the new sensor! In the future, would you consider doing a comparison between your 2021 sensor and the 2023 sensor? I think you’d be best fit to break down this comparison….

[@rileypereira14]

I’m hyped for this season

[@RobJMTB]

Finally, glad you're back dude! Can't wait to see the videos this year.

[@rustyshackleford6562]

Wish I could ride my new bike. All the bike parks are covered in snow, Downieville still has snow all over, and Soquel is closed because the rain collapsed the roads to get there. Can’t wait for summer!

[@darius4905]

The king is back!🫅❤

[@Dan_Kornfeld]

I rode Highland on Wednesday (the mountain let season pass holders ride the day before the Thursday opening day), and they only had four+ trails open! All of the rain we've been having (and forecast for the whole week) absolutely blasts away all of the hard work that Highland's tail crew put in getting the mountain open! Keep doing what you do 😁👍‼️

[@Bike4adventure]

Awesome!

[@kylesmith4653]

Good to see you Phil! Always good honest fun with Phil! Awesome skills as always!

[@beaux2572]

That guy on the green yeti 150 is absolutely **RIPPING** through that first lap.

[@RyandeMilliano]

So rad, I just finished building up a new 2020 Stumpjumper frame (27.5"), you've got me stoked to get out as soon as possible to get a full 150/150mm frame under me! Cheers.

[@Youreboyj]

Dude I have been sick in the last 3 days and you’re videos have been making my day a lot better, love you’re videos, and I also got a GT sensor but mine is from 2022 but I love the bike so hope you are having fun on you’re new bike🚵

[@unknownmusicman]

I was wondering what opening weekend at Highland would look like. Thanks for the video!

[@derekbonevelle]

Glad to see you back for another season. 🤟🏼

[@Highnoonshred]

Lets gooooo NH!!!! 🤟🏼🚴‍♀️🤟🏼

[@knordberg]

I can't believe you're riding park already. Some Colorado ski areas still have a 100 inch base!!

[@SkillsWithPhil]

The geology is wildly different, but highland is pushing it. Only 5 of 20ish trails were open. Most bike parks won't be open until late may/June.

[@landonschamel]

Just started going mountain biking and have only been twice and absolutely love it! Me and my uncle are trying to go every week cause I’m just itching to go all the time!

[@SecretSpots]

Siiiick! You're riding seemed really good on this bike

[@aussieinspainmtb7516]

Your the man Phil! Cool video the new bike reminds me of your old evil with the colours

[@travisjones4992]

This new bike takes me back to the blue Evil short travel ripper you had when I first found the channel

[@StokedExplorer]

love the vids and I understand your concern for the axs derailleur having to replace it would be expensive. It definitely would not be even close to a grand for just the derailleur. But I can tell you they take massive beatings compared to normal cable ones. My buddy has had his for 3 years now and uses it on his Ebike and DH bike cause its the most bombproof derailleur. Its been smacked many times and still runs smooth. I have replaced about 5 gx derailleurs on my own bikes during that time so once my current ones break I am investing in the AXS no doubt. Enjoy the ripping!

[@harrykoma2316]

welcome back to life Phil :)

[@ianfurqueron5850]

I love Faux Pine. Such a fun trail, although it doesn't look like that when I ride it. LOL!

[@jemuelsolon6668]

I love your new bike phil....❤❤❤

[@David-mk2cx]

Phil's back!!!

[@incredible5587]

Dude my feet sting every time I get off that lift, like my joints are bad but its the only thing that hurts my feet. its like a quick sting in the ankles. sick vid i was going to go that day but my friend bailed on me so going Friday!!! sick vid!!!!

[@STV3TA]

Was literally just waiting for this video to drop!

[@maxt7525]

You are awesome Phil 😁🙌❤️

[@kochtrevor]

Somebody sign luke, jfc. Reminds me of david lieb.

[@cozgot8659]

8:54 So helpful!

[@Jake_Towne]

Wow that was really really impressive i just rode ODB today and completely ate shit got all scratched up! ill tag you in the video! Thats a really technical trail!!!

[@craigblair2951]

Luke is a homie & FAST

[@garyharmon5386]

Great riding and awesome video. Congratulations on your new bike

[@dewy3288]

I really gotta go back to highland again, I went once two years ago for my first time going to a bike park and it was a ton of fun.

[@ragomtb]

It just keeps getting better and better

[@GreenMeanie101]

I think the 140/150 bikes will rule the trails soon enough. I would of bought that GT if it was out a few months ago and nice to have you back.

[@SkillsWithPhil]

For east coast riding 150mm travel is ideal most of the time, but if i lived in BC I'd want my longer travel build. But to the second point, covid really messed with timeframes. This bike would have likely been released last year had things recovered.

[@tysonradcliff3428]

Old video now, but just came across it & just got a Sensor Sport. So far i love it

[@spencerimre]

0:30 what's up luke laborde

[@Dinky-IMO]

Good to see you back dude 👍🇬🇧

[@meteormedia7021]

This one got me really stoked to go out and ride :)

[@patrickacox]

That looks so fun. I'm 56 and will never get to ride anything that cool.

[@ryguy92]

I gasp ever time you huck a jump into some side hit or whatever. It seems like you are just blindly jumping into anything. 😂 You are nuts!

[@everythingpaintball21]

I see my buddies in that vid at the top when they got a pic with u

[@joostbox8747]

that bike is heat

[@Deactivat8]

Hello Phil love your videos bro ❤

[@bradenkarp21]

nice bike Phil! looking at getting the sensor carbon elite! living in Pittsburgh i think it would be able to handle Snowshoe and Bryce along with mountain creek... do you think it could handle Whistler if i ever made it up there?? I mean your sending that trail bike haha

[@mrspecs9211]

Hey phil! when did you start riding mountain bikes and what are all the injuries you've got over your time riding

[@someflipswhoguy]

Bike check! Bike check! Bike check!

[@stumpy25lbs]

Worth waiting for... 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@danhanna420]

Sweet video Phil