"Wait, I could win at his house!!!" - Colby Raha on the dynamic between Axell Hodges and SLAYGROUND

On one hand, Colby Raha is the last of a dying breed of hardcore Freeriders that made their name from sending it in the hills to a heavy soundtrack of punk rock and metal. On the flip side of that same coin though, Colby is leading the charge of innovative new riders taking advantage of every opportunity available to them; from X Games competitions, KZbin channels, feature length movies and Factory Husky deals. This has made Colby one of the top dogs in the sport of Freeriding in the last few years and we are stoked to finally get a chance to sit down with the legend himself!
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[@misfit13actual86]

Raha is the man, humble and fkn kills it everytime he swings a leg over his bike.

[@sweetcandyproductions]

Mad respect to Raha. Always amazes me to see how big the dude goes

[@BayAreaBully7667]

i aint never put that into perspective of how bad that shit takes a toll on your body... like he said axells got all the MOST perfect fucking jumps hes doin an landing down as fucking soft and perfect as could be, an then his setup is a shit box setup shitty 1 jump setup. and axells got proba 50,000$ setup, i bet they had that dirt drove in, is all redish brown clay mix so everythings fucking beautiful prepped an perfect out there. the water truck, the setup is just 100% axells setup would be considered a "factory freestyle rider" but i know most of the money probably came from wallet guy (PH) (dad) at first, im dure hes makin money now.

[@thomasmclean4020]

We need rivals in this sport. MM vs Travis in the 2000s was sick

[@jeffgayzose8129]

Who's MM? Deegan and Travis is the rivalry I think of

[@dannyv2335]

MM = Metal Mulisha which in essence is Brian Deegan and Co.

[@justfloorithair7155]

@@dannyv2335 I think he means mike metzger

[@dannyv2335]

@@justfloorithair7155 it’s been so long that I forgot that name even existed 😂

[@jackbruce309]

​@@justfloorithair7155 if he does mean Mike then his an idiot... it was travis vs deegan.... its well documented... before those two.. it was hart vs metzger

[@lowoffroad480]

Humble Raha. Axxel is rad too but had alot connections and help. Raha built his own brand and following.

[@matthewwest1262]

Axel is like corporate america and raha is the small buisnes owner and look who has the gold medals🤔😂

[@icool247]

@@matthewwest1262 Axel is a factory rider and Raha is that privateer in a sprinter van

[@worldssickestmedia2713]

​@@icool247 yeah. Because Raha wears all that Husqvarna and Rockstar energy gear just because he thinks it's cool. 😂

[@icool247]

@@worldssickestmedia2713 and clearly my comment went over your head. It’s ok tho

[@Davido50]

Probably so but Axell is amazing.

[@bilboswaggens2975]

I love how he beat axle when x games is pushing so hard for him to win. Introducing new events even like pit bikes. Metalmulisha for lyfe

[@dawsonz514]

Raha has always reminded me of Mike Cinqmars. Has kinda the same attitude, not afraid to go big. Has crazy talent on a bike, And just has that old school Freeride mentality. Love to see it🤘

[@mikedunham7221]

That's actually spot on comparison! I loved Cinq's style back in the day, his style definetly stood out. RIP

[@MARCHOFTHESAS]

Colby and axel is the new pastrana and deegan

[@clintonshank5137]

Raha such a badass, why wasn't he at Imagination Land? Would have killed it great interview cheers!!

[@epoch-explorer]

rides for the wrong energy drink.. imagination is a red bull event, they will fill the event with red bull riders first.. same reason you see 5:1 monster helmets at x-games.

[@oBMARKSo]

@@epoch-explorer Axell isnt redbull though?

[@donnyvedder3260]

I'm pretty sure he was recovering from injury

[@Jake_Hamlin]

I remember hearing he was injured or something?

[@trevorsant3141]

@@epoch-explorer had nothing to do with it. Bereman said he was invited and colby did too but he was recovering from a surgery I believe or just got an injury

[@jeffreinke5474]

so glad you pulled if off because like you said at his house his ramps but theres a big difference much respect

[@corbvn373]

man it feels like this sport is really coming back to how it used to be back in the day and i love it

[@SomethingRad]

Raha has insane bike skill! Every clip he puts out is a banger!

[@moto3463]

Jase you are killing it with the Podcast probably the best one yet. Keep up the good work also love the thumbnails and reels. Top job brother

[@zxcpiggy]

both of these guys are the best out right now raha is my favorite tho dudes content just goes hard he really knows what we want to see

[@FarmerFpv]

Colby is a badass! I enjoy his constant KZbin uploads sending it big in the hills!

[@woodysrockspyro6436]

Both guys can fly and they both love it!

[@ducatipitera732]

The Slayground Slayer!!! 🤙

[@rustypistol8599]

Raha is dope man. That Slayer jersey was fuckin ridiculous!! It made me remember the good days of metal Mulisha n FMX dudes being the punk rock of Moto. We need more of that again.

[@aaronm.3398]

Those were epic events to watch.

[@judderzm2252]

Colby smashed it bigtime respect dude 👏

[@tatumcourtney8699]

I keep it real I met Colby Raha 2021 Supercross in Arizona. He immediately took the time to sit there and talk to me and my son can’t say axel would’ve done the same thing but I’ve never met him. I do know colby has had to grind 20 million times harder to get even comparable to axel & Colby having very little help. Colby will always be the better rider way more heart.

[@blakebolton4852]

even more respect for raha after this man

[@sunrealclothing]

You keep it real Raha! 🤘😎 What you and Hodges both do on dirtbikes is beyond any other riders on the planet. Love your creative launch pads you've been sharing last few months...

[@dsm02c]

Raha is moto. His new merch in orange and now hi-vis is awesome.

[@raylang4608]

I like Axell!! Great young man great attitude...🐐

[@FamilyFlippers]

It's like the scene out of Rocky, one has the professional set up to train with and all the money behind them, and Raha training on the streets and whatever he can put together and of course, he comes to beat him at his own house.

[@Stevemazzagati_TheToolBox]

That slayground win was insane

[@coreysteady]

hell yea, this guys videos are legit

[@adamhill2788]

Raha is lethal on that FMX bike🤘 he's hungry af for that W

[@Raydio6]

Absolute beast

[@ridefree3677]

respect

[@Mac-rp5gk]

Favorite rider, Raha is the🐐

[@paretteable]

Battle of the boldest at Slayground!

[@markbroad119]

Years back I saw a half pipe and ramp over by Redlands CA

[@robacheson793]

I'm 36 y/o and couldn't get enough fmx from 01-08. Lost interest and stopped following. These 2 guys have reignited my interest. An old guy can live vicariously thru raha's youtube.

[@robertlawler1387]

So your ok with quiting when something doesn't go your way?

[@tommybokelman5565]

Raha is gnarly probably one of the most talented riders ever

[@Rick6.6LLY]

THE SLAY GROUND SLAYER HIMSELF

[@mxfan1008]

💯

[@gnarlytothemax]

I met a gypsy!!

[@spoils2873]

This dude is rad. Gives back to the kids and homeless also

[@CodySnell_87]

Raha 🤘

[@Midwestdude169]

MN love for Raha!

[@johnbl519]

Big up raha. Great interview...ooopps I forgot, there not interviews just bros spitting shit!

[@rickrossi4468]

RAHA THE ROCKSTAR!!!!!¡

[@jpesicka999]

Raha is my favorite but he didn't have to bring up Mom making breakfast. 🤣

[@thomasmclean4020]

His parents split up and he was homeless at the time. So you know that fired him up even more if he's talking about it like that.

[@karlosmoreno3821]

You see what he’s saying though

[@eric6rock]

Bro had it hard, of course he's going to bring that shit up and also working hard as hell as Axell was Fortunate enough to step away from racing and just post clips. Colby is a Badass Straight Up and was part of the working class 🤘

[@joel387ktm]

So god damn funny

[@jpesicka999]

@@eric6rockjust because you had it hard doesn’t mean you have to count another man’s pocket tho I get it he came from the mud and he should be proud of his own journey and squash the beef. Axell worked hard to to get where he is regardless of how well off his parents are. You can’t buy talent.

[@danielyoura4941]

Colby comes from less in life then Axle , doesn’t surprise me Colby won , Colby knows hard work . It’s all who works harder . 🤘🏻

[@aliennetwork08]

Twitch , Axel , raha. TOP 3.

[@CESONER]

That tagline at the end new? Shit is so extra

[@dsm02c]

Raha has a chip on his shoulder. Good.

[@mikemike-ut7ht]

Crusty Demon

[@TheJoeml85]

i like raha way more then hodges

[@vzuallz]

Raha is tough

[@wmarshall7826]

🇨🇦🍺🍺🍺

[@derekgrant8604]

Colby and I saw ph get grabbed by the throat🤣🤣🤣

[@Krash_fpv]

Axell shows what happens when someone with natural talent gets discovered early.....he grew up under Jeremy and his other is the monster team manager but he still shreds....raha is that gnarly dude that just kills it and had to grind and destroy himself to get to the point of discovery....now they're both at the top front opposite sides of the spektrum.. I just feel raha is more humble and axel has that spoiled kid attitude no disrespect tho

[@Kelben23]

Dont you guys have back pain? I mean the jumps they doo is insane, land flat 49ft jump the disk should be pretty smashed hahaha

[@dormantmenace]

Flat?... thier landing on the vertical ramp. It's not flat

[@Kelben23]

@@dormantmenace ofc, I mean more when you overjump ore jump to short..

[@Jake_Hamlin]

@@dormantmenace have you not seen the video of Axle Hodge over jumping during the world record attempt?

[@White_Court_Barbershop]

Lynyrd F*cking Skynyrd.

[@darksu6947]

Play Free Bird!

[@candiceriter7878]

Much respect

[@Nevilebartos]

Can’t believe he hasn’t been snapped up by red bull etc

[@dustyd7177]

GYPS DEFINITELY DO a pod cast with Tas papas of the papas brothers this is exactly the wrench that was thrown at coby.... imagine if they had taken cobys bike or not aloud him to ride because they know the height tony hawk stole tas papas brothers skateboard in 1998 when he was doing 900s with renton miller at pirahan skate park it took Tony another 2 years to get the 900 which he was kicked out of comps boards snapped n taken no practice any of that hes committed suicide n tas has turned his life around after being in jail yet imagine papas pro skater which it would of been if it wasn't for commercial purposes n Tony hawk being the golden boy of 17

[@livetoride120]

RAHA has true talent! Axell has the best of the best set up with daddy’s money an still can’t beat RAHA On his own property haha so sick!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@Alex-HD]

What a stupid comment. You don’t get Axells skills from dads money.

[@TakeDownSportfishing]

Colby raha. Is what up! This guy interrupting him. Not so much.

[@mikedunham7221]

Does anyone know if the host of this podcast practices jiu-jitsu? He vaguely hints that he does multiple times a show? 😆

[@CALISPEC1]

These dudes are doing such narly jumps that I don’t know how they can focus on anything else.

[@Foxtrot1967]

Aww waah. Poor raha no mommy breakfast. give me a break

[@splif7773]

raha is a bad dude on a dirt bike

[@lw3918]

These are both guys who couldn't make it racing.

[@ericbushroe9309]

I bet, they would beat you in a race. So what's your point. I'll wait, to read your hate. Take your time

[@candiceriter7878]

Brother u speak the truth.im a fan of slaye too but he dosent have that respect the way u do.u have worked for everything u do.no silver spoons in your drawers. 👍👍

[@tylerseabook9423]

Rich vs hood. Hood wins every time. Raha is top notch axxel is spoiled

[@mikedunham7221]

Hodges may come from money, but money doesn't have a thing to do with the insane shit he does. He has balls and skill.

[@tylerseabook9423]

@@mikedunham7221 he’s got zero class. Shitting on the broke guy making it work that’s better than him

[@stackzdollaz9508]

But axxel is a beast tho u can’t take that from him.