What is SPEEDFLYING? An extreme sport you've probably never heard of - The Descensionists

[@ProSpeedflying]

Great story and beautiful movie guys! Keep going. We need more real stories about speedflying! But no more crashing please! 🖖😁

[@descensionists]

Thanks for the kind words! We definitely have some more stories to share in the future that don't involve accidents 😅. In fact this film was never meant to be about an accident but unfortunately a mistake was made and it just made sense to share it. 🙌

[@digitalreject3233]

I've done some thrilling, physically challenging and dangerous stuff in my 65 years, performance motorcycles, snow mobiles, ice skating on very thin ice, skiing, roller blades, wind surfing, triathlons, bodybuilding, some rock climbing, mountain bikes, just to name a few. But this is on another level. I currently reside in northeast Georgia and I do some hiking, paddle board and kayak, catamaran sailing and open water swimming. The riskiest thing I do now is bike riding up and down these local mountain roads. The up is the workout. The down is the thrill. I've always wanted to try hang gliding or paragliding but I'll leave the proximity stuff to the younger more experienced flyers...What these guys are doing reminds me of wing suit flying. Super cool video.

[@VTSifuSteve]

Good lord! ...N. Georgia is where one of the last, best hang gliding meccas is located. Lookout Mountain Flight Park. Just DO IT!! For a guy in his 60s, you still have time. I'm 69 and live out west in AZ. I don't have the stamina or knees to climb or ski like I used to, so I just started hang gliding again myself.

[@digitalreject3233]

@@VTSifuSteve Awesome! I know about Lookout Mountain but have yet to get over there. A former student of mine went there and showed me the video. She did the tandem hang glider tow up. The instructor eventually changed places with her and she took control. Might get over there this coming spring. I want to try both hang gliding and para gliding but I think I might be better suited for para gliding. How's the weather out there in AZ?

[@cosmiccharlie8294]

I remember talking with other sport riders above San Diego and the wise one's knew there was a level of riding that you needed to stop at and be satisfied with. I enjoyed the hell out of it for about eighteen months without a close call and had reached a comfortable place with my riding. I was rewarded with a lasting boat load of good memories.

[@scotty_dobbo]

For sure truth to this comment. I've come to realise my comfort zone now and have much better self-mitigation measures in place after this accident. I wish it didn't take getting this messed up to learn the lesson but sharing it here is a way to share my free lesson to others in the sport. 🫶

[@cosmiccharlie8294]

@@scotty_dobbo Sorry you got busted up. Your sport looks thrilling!

[@shack12319]

Yeah I learned this while skateboarding at 18 and i wasnt looking at risk like this, I'm surprised people aged 25+ and this level of risk feel this is valuable input seems obvious to me 😂

[@jg-bordfronco2925]

yay! Aesha!! my all-time fav cast member! so much pizazz!!!! whaddup grrr!!!

[@SmallBikeStuff]

Great to see good Kiwis doing groundbreaking things. From the mighty Toerags no less! Doing us proud mate.

[@kenhiett5266]

From Toerags to toetags.

[@jimj9040]

Groundbreaking…. Yeah, the ground breaking his bones.

[@jimj9040]

Groundbreaking…. Yeah, the ground breaking his bones.

[@ben.alldridge]

Brother, I live with a fractured T7 so I can take my hat off to you, shit hurts. This is such a captivating look at a niche hobby. I can genuinely say I want to do this.

[@ben.alldridge]

Also, I implore you, visit Tasmania for this.

[@scotty_dobbo]

Cheers!! Yea, some call getting hurt a "badge of honour" or "rite of passage" but I honestly don't think either of those are how I feel about such a complacent decision and bad injury. Hopefully the next film we work on will be more fun and exciting 😅

[@speedflying_kid]

Soooo cool guys! 🔥 Great cinematography, flying and storytelling. Great job!! 👏🏻

[@descensionists]

Glad you liked it!!🫶

[@andonismorales1734]

Insane story of life, keep crushing, you are the man !!!

[@alistairclark6814]

Subbed and belled! I really enjoyed this. I have been flying speedwings here in Canada for 14 years, mostly wingsuiting but speedwings were the first things I flew in the mountains. You guys did a great job of putting this video together. Respect.

[@scotty_dobbo]

Thanks mate!! It was a fun project and I'm glad we could share some more of what Speedflying has to offer (and the consequences of bad decision making 😅)

[@piercews]

Damn dude, thank you for this. Sitting in the hospital from a speed flying accident, dreaming of getting back out under the wing again for exactly this reason.

[@johnvanca7781]

4 months in man, i can almost run again. ready to get back

[@alpenglow1235]

@@Elhastezy888, Free your mind, friend. The meaning is clear. Your eyes see, but your mind cannot process the truth. He is recovering. Life is fragile.

[@nicoschroeder5379]

@@Elhastezy888 use your brain and think about the context of "i can almost run again" and "ready to get back"... pressed and salty af kid.

[@bhatkat]

Just hang in there and good hope, we'll get Elon Musk to build you a styrofoam canyon, sure he'd jump at a chance to fly his virtue signal up high again.

[@ErrolWeidemann-xn4zv]

Amazing sport, really exciting to watch, this sport definately deserves utmost recognition and respect, love it.

[@descensionists]

Much appreciated!

[@stupitdog9686]

Yeah ... until they make a FU & emergency services have to risk lives and break balls to save them ........

[@castle228]

Gigantic cojones. I can only imagine the adrenaline. Good luck on all your adventures, Scotty, and I wish you all the success. Cheers!

[@_albalex]

Awesome, Scott! What a pleasure to watch a great story!

[@descensionists]

Much appreciated! 🫶

[@LikeaBigfoot]

AWESOME film!!!!! Quality filmmaking! Way to go!!!

[@descensionists]

Thanks so much! Where can people watch your film?

[@shannoncarey7921]

Unreal scenes! Loved the film! 👏👏

[@dscott333]

Totally awesome... Total AWESOMENESS!!! Live fast!!!!..

[@zGJungle]

What a thrilling, emotional, well written and edited piece this is!

[@descensionists]

Thanks for the kind words! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@guyredshaw1422]

Very inspirational! Good luck with creating your career in this revolutionary sport!

[@nunyabidness3075]

That all looks very thrilling, but for me, I’d like to take off at the bottom, and ride thermals up. That would be amazing.

[@zGJungle]

I like to think that at some point in time we will have such a mastery of materials and physics that we could fly like a bird.

[@mathewmacpherson857]

That was fantastic...the story and the footage...thanks for the vid.

[@scotty_dobbo]

Cheers mate! Glad to share a bit of the realities of the sport as opposed to just Instagram edits that don't show the full story.

[@flyfishizationjones4940]

In aviation, they say there are old pilots and bold pilots, but there are no old bold pilots. That one dude in the video said he’d prefer to be gone by 50, well press on then, mate! No shame in that. As the late great George Carlin said “Don’t just pass away. One should seize the moment of their death to teach and entertain.” 😂 Very cool video. Very entertaining. Please don’t die. Cheers.

[@descensionists]

Well said! To add to this, yes, I think we all hold different values in life and maybe those values come into question when death is imminent or maybe these values change after significant life events but the goal here is to live life to the fullest but ultimately continue living. 🫶

[@flyfishizationjones4940]

@@descensionists Keep doing what you do! It’s not like some Karen who says it’s dangerous is going to even slow you down. Thank you for the video. Well done!

[@CabbageMan23]

Then why not drugs?

[@flyfishizationjones4940]

@@CabbageMan23 Why not? It’s your journey. Nobody will be impressed though.

[@danelle126]

So good!! The shots, the flights, the story telling, editing- all of it! Excited to see where you take big mountain speedflying, Scotty!

[@descensionists]

Thanks Danelle!! I owe Derek big time for being such a good sport about the project 😂

[@VerJanFPV]

Epic! That's the stuff! Thanks for the rad story! Scotty is such a badass!✌🧡🦅

[@scotty_dobbo]

Nawww cheers bro!!! I'll keep you posted when we decide to get after another project

[@pawzups]

Ready to watch you speed fly big mountains. 100% following.

[@Bob123Max]

Yes, we have heard of it. And the fatality rate amongst participants has been shockingly high for the last five years year on year.

[@descensionists]

Part of the motivation to make this project. We wanted to share the reality of complacency in high risk adventures.

[@Dnuts3]

Park at the Copper Conoco, take a bike ride down the path until you find a spot to swoop one of the ponds with sufficient energy to pop up and land on the path. I flew a whole lot of lines around there but was always looking at that while driving tourists in a shuttle van. Would be amazing if to see someone send it if the water is high enough.

[@scotty_dobbo]

I've spent a lot of time pursuing the river toe drag and made it happen a few times and even gone for a swim or two but you have to decide between proximity flying the whole way to the rec path OR gliding out to get a good angle on the water swoop.

[@johndef5075]

Its the Below Deck girl that says "amazing!" all the time😅

[@ronprince1478]

Everyone gets to die, only some of us get to live. Skydiver, paraglider and powered paraglider pilot and I know why the birds sing. Of course they’re kiwis and kiwis can fly😉

[@ryanfscott]

Very cool! Thanks for the great edit.

[@descensionists]

Glad you liked it!

[@Elhastezy888]

*MAGNIFICENT!* the song choices w/those incredible shots..... piece de resistance 🤌🏻 Thank you, what a Holiday gift 🎁

[@descensionists]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@GertuCapur]

Best Heineken commercial I’ve ever seen. Awesomely cinematography and story.

[@toddwmac]

Nice! Started launching ourselves off mountain slopes with our Sabers and Valkyries years ago and never dreamed of what you guys are doing today. Thanks for the great video and some fine memories.

[@descensionists]

Amazing!! It has been defined a little since running off on skydiving canopies but so cool to hear from people who helped pioneer it. Seems as though skydiving canopies and harnesses (like the mutant) are circling back to find similar performance as speedwings. Will be amazing to see how this all progresses. 🫶

[@toddwmac]

@@descensionistsgood luck, be safe and never forget...there are old flyers and bold fliers, but not a lot of old bold fliers. :)

[@tombaxter716]

Awesome video and super inspiring! Just got my paragliding qualifications in the UK, hoping to get out there and push my dreams of flying too, so cool to see what you’ve achieved. I’m sure you’ll have redbull calling in no time 🤙🤙

[@scotty_dobbo]

Cheers!! I'm glad to share it and will catch you in the air one of these days! 🫶

[@mtnvalley9298]

Perspective is everything in this life and living past one's nose is risky! Quite a view well shared! Thanks!

[@jerrypolverino6025]

I am not afraid to try dangerous things, but damn there’s a point when stupidity becomes the dominant factor.

[@DeckerDallasII]

Keep pushing the boundaries, riding the edge, and catching those DREAMS!

[@paraglidingnut26]

until the day you crash. It's not a matter of if, it's a matter of when.

[@JosephStanford-o8k]

Soooo cool guys! Great cinematography, flying and storytelling. Great job!!

[@descensionists]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@frisk151]

This looks like so much fun... I love the San Juans! You proxy flying is insanely good, especially doing barrel roll right back into the depth of the line.. Hope Scotty and the rest of you the best of success, exposure and safe "trek'ing"... I'm surprised Red Bull hasn't noticed you yet! IF you haven't already, you need to keep up the great videos and point all of this their way... Again, to your success!

[@descensionists]

Appreciate the kind words! Thanks so much for the support and glad you enjoyed 🫶

[@PeterKNoone]

I love everything about this other than the beer choice, must be a sponsor ;)

[@scotty_dobbo]

Hahaha you know it! Though as far as sponsors go at least we were able to drink this before our flights and still be 100% focused 😂

[@alexballiet9938]

Anyone that finds this thrilling but isn’t willing to potentially commit their life to this pursuit should check out FPV drones. Maybe one day I’ll work up the nads to try it for real. But a drone will make you feel like an Animorph for relatively little investment. Beautiful video, badass people.

[@descensionists]

100%!! FPV drones are a serious thrill without the risk of bodily injury 😅 definitely recommend

[@screaminfreeman2298]

Drones are ok and all but you just can’t feel the wind and the g’s.

[@shannonbohannon9050]

That was absolutely amazing.. Scott you are so brave and talented it's unreal. Your flying is magical. And in the most beautiful places. You deserve all you want in life. And I hope all your hopes and dreams come true. As your girlfriend would say.. you are AMMAAZZZZING!!! LOVED THIS SO MUCH. AWESOME

[@descensionists]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks so much for the kind words! 🫶

[@ritebitefishing6273]

this is just frankly dope. would love to learn how to start

[@scotty_dobbo]

Check out Red Tail Paragliding in Boulder. They'll get you there 🤘

[@dianacolley7779]

That was absolutely amazing! Wish I had the nerve to do it. Looks hella fun!!! Great filming 🎥 👌

[@descensionists]

Thanks so much!!

[@adamwebb2600]

So sic! I just started speed flying. This film is awesome.

[@niclasstrohmeier]

very sick video dude! 🔥

[@rachelbyron2836]

Very nicely done. Editing, footage, commentary. Be safe!

[@frankblangeard8865]

Be safe! Is that supposed to be a joke? You can't be serious.

[@descensionists]

Thanks, will do!

[@blakehudson782]

The kind of the thrill only a handful will ever experience…go hard while you can!

[@robohippy]

Watching some of these paragliding videos, it brings to mind a saying we passed around in my days as a hang glider pilot. Same applies to the wing suit guys. There are old pilots and bold pilots, but no old bold pilots.

[@descensionists]

Hence why we shared this story of his accident. We wanted it to be clear the risks of complacent decision making and hopefully be an accurate representation of "getting lucky".

[@robohippy]

Some used to claim that a good landing was any landing that you could walk away from. Never understood that. To me, a good landing was one where you didn't hurt yourself or your glider. I spent a lot of time on the training hill learning to take off and land....

[@oliverpullein7882]

Yeww awesome vid. Wicked to see in such a high quality production and love seeing Kiwis continue to push the sport. Awesome man 👍🪂🇳🇿 go hard

[@descensionists]

Cheers cuzzy!!!

[@newagetemplar6100]

Wonderful footage from your camera man ❤. Not my sport or specialty but you do have to admire people like yourself exploring the capabilities of the human mind and body . Could you imagine how far we have come and what we could actually be capable of give time and no restrictions. Imagine people from the 60’s going forward in time and even better from say the 1800’s they would be mind blown. Total respect guys 🇬🇧👍

[@descensionists]

Cheers!!! We're often thinking the same thoughts. Soon than later we'll be racing our personal drone cars up and down the mountains instead. The future is going to have a lot of fun new things to try out.

[@newagetemplar6100]

Your welcome guys , we have a similar attitude as we race cars and make similar sacrifices to yourselves. Please don’t ever let anyone pull you down , it’s people like ourselves that have shaped the world , gone in search or new lands , explored , took risks , pushed the envelope. Honestly the production, editing is first class , love the dodgy door lock on the truck too , legend 😂. Not sure who I’m talking to here but the couple have a very special connection and it shines through, hope you both spend many a happy time together. Peace , love and freedom to all likeminded individuals ❤

[@LarsLarsen77]

Not only do I know about it, I came up with the idea when I was working as a ski patroller, and dreamed of skiing down the mountain with a base chute as a paraglider. Little did I know that at the exact same time there were people who actually started doing that in Europe instead of just dreaming about it.

[@JavierBonillaC]

The problem is when you break many bones. You will carry those for the rest of your life and they weigh a lot more when you get older. I had a skydiving accident (broken legs, sacrum in 5 pieces etc.) and 25 surgeries later I’m still here. But boy I so wish I didn’t have that accident. It was a hook turn upon landing when a concrete post decided to get in the way.

[@descensionists]

100% think that everyone who's had any kind of accident in these sports agrees with this. We've seen some people share that injuries are "badges of honor" but we don't necessarily think along this train of thought. Hopefully seeing the raw accident footage here will be a reminder to others in the sport.

[@away69]

The close calls flying down rocky mountains are scary, but what scares me the most is drinking a warm Heineken 0% alcohol! 😲

[@descensionists]

Had to show them some love somehow 🫶 They're the only brand that took a chance on this project.

[@mike79patton]

Im pretty sure in the Swiss Alps, they call this "Thursday"

[@descensionists]

Yes, much larger community in the European mountains. The lift access makes it a much more popular hobby 😀

[@simonm622]

Good luck mate, hope you make it all happen!

[@cccagley5276]

Excellent video and story. I hope you can save some funds for a new vehicle. In your passion for flight, etc don't forget that lady.

[@scotty_dobbo]

Hahaha I've sold the truck on but keeping the lady 😉

[@CollinGill7]

Breckenridge looks absolutely stunning during the summer, ive only been in the middle of winter also this looks like one of the most incredible and exhilarating things ive ever seen

[@descensionists]

Exactly! Colorado isn't just about the ski resorts. People move here and realize quickly how good the summer is. I think the saying goes "Come for the winter, stay for the summer". 😀

[@jeffayliffemedia273]

Great edit guys, and superb flying! Loved it. Im busy trading in my paraglider for a 'Moustache'. Blue skies and fly safe!

[@descensionists]

Nice one!

[@ruffrider2626]

That is wild. I'm rootin' for ya! This video is very well produced. Great job! Will be watching. Cheers!

[@descensionists]

Thanks!! Glad you enjoyed it 🙌

[@brentedwards2606]

This cat needs a sponsorship!

[@Chickcalledlara]

Love it!! 🩵

[@andresalvarez9621]

This was awesome

[@sebass156]

Great job boys 👏 the angles the editing the context was all spot on!

[@descensionists]

Cheers!!! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@amye4087]

I see your cars off I70 on occasion and now I know who it is. I see you flying too but I am usually driving so can't watch too much and not wreck. 😄 Stay safe.

[@scotty_dobbo]

Ahhhh amazing!! Yea, I'm sure a lot of people wander why the hell our cars are parked along the interstate so early in the morning 😂

[@teekandy]

You know someones hurt when this slow, low volume zombie noise comes out a person 😂

[@descensionists]

We were wondering when someone would comment on that!! But yes, we kept that audio in there for the cringe factor for sure 😬

[@mogulash]

Love it! Nice shots of the backyard!

[@daviddavidaycock9328]

Totally dug it. Live in Povones CR and always surf to the max. Air surfing is really rad. Keep going! I subscribe, getting off the mountain the way you are doing it is the ultimate/

[@TwitchFlys]

I fly a paramotor out in Crested Butte. After experiencing flying some what prox I’m starting to get the itch to learn to speed fly.

[@Jason_Quinn]

Bros out there flying the kiting wing. The label says you're not supposed to do that. 😆

[@wrusty3767]

Great film. I would have thought that Red Bull would be breaking your door down to give you a sponsorship, mate!

[@descensionists]

Wouldn't that be amazing! There's no competition in the sport and therefore less marketable value in it. We'd love to keep it this grassroots way to be honest but also find a channel for people in similar communities to keep doing what they love doing. It would be a fine line to play with 🫶

[@AthenianNZ]

You guys did a great job with this

[@andrewkerridge2565]

There’s gnarly footage on YT of dudes clipping rocks and getting ripped in half whilst flying. Savage.

[@willcummings4002]

This looks beyond sick I would love to get into this.

[@BASE5NYC]

The strength of that amazing mustache is what saved him.

[@dawntreader7079]

nice work guys. just a comment, i think the days of speedflying are pretty far from underground now..........

[@descensionists]

In the outdoors community perhaps. We beg to differ with the amount of people who have no clue about it that we experience daily.

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

You guys are ballz for doing that. There are thousands and thousands of mountains that have never been summited.

[@g-sailing4427]

Aesha seemed like the only genuinely nice person on below deck.. glad she is happy now!

[@rtotheizzle]

def my fave girl ever on BD. Some of the others are horrible, some of the others are ok, but Aesha really seems nice. I think she's gonna have to get out of yachting soon though because being a chief stew for more than a couple seasons really does change people.

[@LCSRacing]

Have fun and off the ground! Good luck with sponsorship 🤙

[@descensionists]

Thanks a ton!

[@peteskyrunner4845]

It seems being close to death makes you feel closer to life.

[@Spyder15]

Being closer to death doesn’t make it a sport 🤷

[@_CORVUS]

sick!

[@MilesofBeard]

Great film Man! I hope it takes you Places and I’m sure it will!

[@descensionists]

Cheers!! Hoping to do some fun and adventurous follow up films around the world.

[@spencerwilson3168]

drone pilot is going hard too

[@descensionists]

Dayne (the FPV pilot) crushes it! He also did this project with us completely out of passion for flying. Legendary!

[@bravotwozero535]

Heights make me nervous but being so close to the ground looks fun. That has to be the best way to go down a mountain.

[@MrRobertjparsons]

one of these days she'll be right about what happened but until then what an amazing adventure. God bless.

[@raiankamel]

really well put together 👏

[@kenhiett5266]

I enjoy skiing and climbing, but I don't take unnecessary risks that lead to inevitably bad outcomes. The chances of it killing me is very unlikely. What these people are doing in this video is incredibly dumb if remaining able bodied and continuing to be alive is a priority. I support their right to do whatever they choose but we shouldn't romanticize stupidity.

[@Secretlyanothername]

Same. I climb and have worked at height. There are ways to manage risk in most activities, but this is uncontained risk with catastrophic outcomes. I hope they're okay with the pain they can cause their loved ones every time they do this.

[@TwitchFlys]

You don’t know what you’re missing. You can fly at any level you want. I fly a bed sheet and a box fan. I can either fly at 18,000’ or 3’. Some people need to seek out that edge. I think skiing is dumb. I see people getting hurt doing “low risk stuff” I’ll take the higher risk for the higher payout anyday. Its presumptuous of you to call it dumb when you’ve never even experienced anything like it.

[@hitman1421]

Omg I use to run that kitchen when it was Oscar’s then we added all those taps and the front was the Breckinridge Tap house. Back in 2015 would open early. Ski till 1030. Best time ever. Wish I never left.

[@scotty_dobbo]

Must've just missed each other. I started there December 2015. The new owner is a great guy.

[@erikhenrickson]

Ya boys!

[@xXxeuthanasiaxXx]

i hope Redbull sponsors this man

[@pburgvenom]

Looks like a good way to get a rock enema

[@johndef5075]

No doubt. At that speed any contact is gonna be serious.

[@AI4IABETA]

Dopeeeeeeee ❤

[@nickcaci7238]

Very nice video production. Speed gliding is right on par with BASE jumping and wing suite flying, all with there inherent dangers and if I was much younger I’d be doing it. At my age the hike up would be risky enough!

[@descensionists]

Cheers!! Glad you enjoyed it 🙌

[@llerradish]

I admire what the do, it looks like a blast.

[@betsykaybee]

Colorado plates! Woot woot.

[@JanetWeatherby-pm6cf]

I've been following your girlfriend Aesha for 4 years. It's nice to see what YOU do in your life! This was great.

[@petefinnegan3873]

shame she has a potty mouth

[@descensionists]

Glad you enjoyed it! She was a natural in front of the camera 😂

[@TheShrewdServant]

Starts off in a danger ranger, how iconic.

[@Sicnus]

Hah... I knew I'd seen here from somewhere before... "Below Deck" tv show. lol. She always seemed fun. This proves it.

[@michaeldunning6275]

Nice work!

[@descensionists]

Thanks Mike!! Love your videos too mate.

[@ImagineSomeCoolNameHere]

Crazy guys, crazy

[@Dlweta57]

Yes ,you got me.. , never heard of this sport... High risk n all but ,it looks funking amazing.. Where do I sign up.... ... All jokes aside.... How does the saying go.,... No risk no chocolate fish reward, at the end o the day., , looking forward to seeing more... Many thanks.. BTW sorry won't be drinkin your sponsors product, 00 beers taste .... Funny ....