Whistler Noobs Push Their Luck TOO FAR ☠️

We step things up in a big way on day two of James' dream trip to Whistler Bike Park. But maybe we went too far, too quickly...
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[@TheLoamRanger]

And we didn’t end up using the image for the thumbnail 🙈😬

[@Jamesyshreds]

My brain says it was totally worth it, my ankle can't speak so who cares.

[@corismsyn]

@@Jamesyshreds how was the Slash vs the GT Fury?

[@Jamesyshreds]

@@corismsyn I can't honestly give a fair comparison because I only rode the Fury for one lap and my slash is fully set up for me but I'll give it a go. The Fury is super capable, it felt balanced and never lost grip when I pushed it. The Slash is a hard one. I bought it 3 months ago and I'm still getting to know it. It's the perfect 'point and shoot' machine, if you want to descend fast then that's the bike for you. I'm more of a poppy rider and like to throw my bike around with ease. The big wagon wheel 29ers are not exactly ideal for that. It has grip for days and it peddles like a trail bike up hills. I'm still figuring out the finer details as I've blown up my shock twice because of bad manufacturing on the super deluxe.

[@streetrage8694]

@@Jamesyshreds Is that on a Slash 9.8 xt build? I have that bike also thinking about getting a coil put on it lol

[@Jamesyshreds]

@@streetrage8694 yeah it is. Me too, what shock are wanting?

[@nickthaskater]

"One more lap" - famous last words.

[@TheLoamRanger]

Yep

[@TheFuria88]

The collarbone's lap...

[@hughjassle5876]

That one more lap we call "the break something lap."

[@andrewbreese3037]

Never call it...

[@mtr.t]

Never call last lap

[@bobross5195]

Man, it's so bizarre when the first crash "looks like" just a light tumble and all good and the second is a HIGH SPEED TRAIN WRECK and hunter is just getting up and clapping... Crazy how that is! Glad to see y'all are good...

[@messagedeleted1922]

I've had worse low speed slams then most of my high speed crashes. Low speed you get thrown down high speed you have more chance to roll out.

[@NoUse4aName.]

It's not just how fast you fall, but how you fall and what you are falling on, that determines the risk. Going fast on hard dirt track is much easier to navigate than going mid speed on stone/root areas. Slow tech falls are hard on joints, but big jumps have a higher risk of breaking something when things do go wrong.

[@welshmunn]

Adrenaline is a powerful drug. You'll feel it the next morning for sure

[@leightonstarks2328]

Whistler is such a magical place. It's like 100% pure adrenaline rush. Not even just from the riding but just being at the village it's like you're in a mtb wonderland. You never want to have one last ride and you just ride until you're dog tired and than get hurt lol. One of the coolest places on earth.

[@Jamesyshreds]

💯

[@daltonknapton]

Glad the boys are ok! Whistler is definitely a humbling place. Can be feeling it and all fine one moment and then just takes one mistake to make you remember how gnarly the bike park is

[@topspot4834]

Makes you appreciate some of these guys we watch on KZbin ... That little rock jump before the rock jump on Dirt Merch looks pretty tame on GoPro, but in person it's insane. And those little chutes you see, not only are they steep but they're so high up. Crabapple is the craziest though IMO... Only other time I refused to try a jump was Ft Hill at Thunder in Mass. Humbling is the perfect word!! Edit: Oh and Banana Peel at Trestle. That was a few years ago soon after it opened, but even still I'm not sure I'd try it.

[@skippylegrandgourou2069]

Whistler is amazing to learn how to mountain bike but Chatel or Champery are more humbling. Never been scared in Whistler, the trails are well design and wide. Technicals trails are not too extreme, meanwhile i shit my pants in Champery or some freerides in Chatel, Morzine and les Gets.

[@daltonknapton]

@@skippylegrandgourou2069 would be a dream to ride at some of those places

[@mxmang]

Been there once after 24 hours of driving straight there basically.... Gotta play it safe... Only to see a bear twice on two separate runs down lol

[@WilliamTruett]

Tech is stupid! Loved that

[@VeloObscura]

I was genuinely glued to my screen, terrified for James when you guys went back up - never expected Hunter to be the one to go down next. What an excitement-filled video! Great work guys. Glad everyone is safe and stoked!

[@asdfgoogle]

The first episode, I felt like me and James were in a similar skill level. This episode, he's doing amazing! Bike parks will definitely help you grow so fast!!

[@Jamesyshreds]

Thanks man

[@zoesometimesfilmsthings9804]

Stacked early on when the brake locked on my rental bike and threw me over the bars. Straight back onto the same trail so I wouldn't be scared of it. One of the best days of my life. I feel like no trip to Whistler is complete without a tale of injury. Miss living in BC so much

[@IamRolling]

I love this style of video, you're really good at making videos that tell a story

[@go2Qzero]

Its honestly really refreshing to see super legit riders roll up on a feature and be like 'nope'.

[@TheRotundRider]

I’m about to go riding. Finishing morning coffee. Been waiting for this video since the YT-EWS videos started coming. Very curious about what’s coming, especially after seeing you via Shreddist’s practice video

[@llHllAllRllSllHll]

ive never once rode a trail in my life. i had a few decent bikes as a kid. ive never even had interest in any sort of bike sports. but i always return to this channel. its so insane to watch humans push the limits.

[@notparanoid912]

My man this is by far not the limit. Check out the fest series if you want to see the limits or some pro like remi metalier. And you should try riding, maybe you like it ;)

[@abuckcat]

@@notparanoid912 Remy just dropped a new video and it is sick

[@cky127]

Damn that was fun to watch. Here's to wishing on a speedy ankle recovery 🍻

[@ridingwithreggie]

I just did my very first bike park at Windrock in Oliver Springs, TN over the weekend. I ate dirt a few time my first time out. I hope to make it to Whistler soon. I've never seen anyone taco a front wheel like that! I'm glad you and your crew are OK!

[@Tr3nix]

James you absolutely flew on that step up!! Fair play dude, awesome riding. Would love to bump into you one day on a ride somewhere in the UK. Looking forward to the next video

[@Jamesyshreds]

Thanks mate. Sadly that might not be possible because I live in Canada, but I appreciate the sentiment. Happy shredding dude.

[@TwistedTriggerEnduro]

@1:18, I'm a huge fan of the follow rearcam. Love to use it in my videos as well. Thanks for showing us more whistler riding. I live close but haven't made it there yet. 😅

[@floopygoober]

It’s funny you went to the simulator. I broke my collar bone there last year in my first season of biking. I was 15 minutes into a my first ride with my house mate who does trail crew, only really have been in the bike park 10 days before that but progressed fast. I didn’t know how to judge my speed for a flat drop and nose dived to flat, hitting my face off the entrance of the berm basically. Bike patrol also took 45 minutes to get there because they accidentally went to the real a line rock drop at first which is on the other side of the mountain lol. Good times

[@sheldonupthegrove7822]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Catalyst Pedals! First time in 20 years of riding that my feet don't start to go numb after 30 minutes! Tried different shoes, different pedals....no help.

[@patsgarage8593]

I feel this video. I crashed last week with a few injuries. Getting back out today!!

[@magicunicorn6535]

This was one of the best MTB videos I've seen in quite a while. :)

[@therealslimshady3662]

First crash: ankle fffffruined, keeps riding Second Crash: thy frontal wheel snapped in half, clap for comfort

[@Trugoy1]

Hunter and James are bad ass 💪 well done boys!

[@MartinLutherMcCoy]

one of the best and most inspiring vids of Whistler... terrifying... super dope

[@David-qx8jm]

That rim would make the wall of my shop to remind me NOT to ride when I'm broken. Lol Keepemcoming

[@RustyFromUK]

Whistler! The dream! 🤟🏻 Went in 06, Taco'd my wheel day 1 😂 The chairlift ride back down from the top was funny.

[@stubzznubbs9416]

So happy for y’all stay alive!!!

[@aaxen7255]

I love the POV cam but actually the follow cam is cool too!

[@PL-fh8cz]

One of the best videos put out by #theloamranger You 3 at the start / 2.5 at the end, guys together are great expressions of what we all get from having fun on bikes.

[@davisjl1979]

Great vid. What an adventure!!

[@karlawson]

I'm a rider from AB too, and I love seeing others getting out there and trying new things! Wish I could get to Whistler some day but I'm looking at Revy and others for some more local hits. Also gonna try Jasper soon. So stoked

[@Cloudminster]

If you’re in AB then you’re virtually there compared to anyone else in the world

[@garyballiet8340]

Valemount is worth your time.

[@karlawson]

@@garyballiet8340 that's what I hear for sure!

[@SourPatchPuss]

Your battle-scars should be a point of pride. A sign of your strength, dedication, experience, and endurance. Good job big homie.

[@AFV85]

One last run jinxed! That wheel fork wrap was madness

[@VoltaDoMar]

Hunter reminds me of my first time mountain biking, when I had to carry my bike out of the woods after bending it against a tree. I'm lucky that the bike frame absorbed all the impact.

[@frontierfishingwithryanmac1981]

Been there and done that to a rim or two... sucks doing the walk of shame! Wicked video!!

[@CameronCoelho-to2mh]

Follow cam was sick, def wanna see more of that in the mtb community

[@DerekStormer]

Man that looks so fun!

[@dylanm3519]

Good video. Looking forward to more content.

[@ElliotsMTB]

Insane work on this one mate! No wonder Whistler is renowned as the greatest bike park of all time!

[@johnherreshoff436]

"Tech is stupid" could not be more accurate.

[@BigSlix1X]

This is the 1st video on your channel I've seen and I loved every minute off it, I'm so jealous of you guys I live in the uk and have never been too a big bike park like whistler before it just looks like so much frigging fun man! Subbed with noti's on (y) defo gunna be keeping an eye out for future uploads! thanks for making wicked MTB content dude ❤‍🔥

[@K.V.P14]

Same bro , i live in Newcastle, we have our local trail and Danny Harts Desent Bike bark ( super narly downhill not much flow / jumps ) so me and my bro gunna go hit Dyfi bike park in Wales, I think that's the best bike ' park ' in the UK atm 😍 keep shredding bro

[@cordless157]

LOVE your content. This gave me an idea. Host a mountain bike film competition and fly the winner out to do something like this. See what the community is made of!

[@peterflodin5844]

looks like a sick ride would love to go there

[@Eremon1]

Narly ride boys. I've frruined my ankle before, not on a mountain while riding though. Dude toughed it out and kept on chooching down the mountain. Thumbs up!

[@RydenDirty]

Ive watched this video so many times and it makes me smile everytime. I think this year will be the year that I finally go to whistler after 4 years of riding. The reason I got into MTB was to eventually go to whistler. I think im ready......

[@TheLoamRanger]

That's awesome! With the new Fitz chair coming online and all the new Creekside trails, there's probably never been a better year to get out there.

[@evanvlogsfortnite4504]

Its like a roller coaster that you get to control and go your own ways, and the pace that you want to go

[@andrewkibor9581]

Hunter : Perfect, that's how we do it(claps), wooooww! Have a look at the rim boyz!!! 😂😂

[@FilipMatacin]

The most stylish moment of the vid is when the LOAM check his hair in the Go Pro, mhytic..🤟

[@camscrime]

That hunter guy is an absolute unit. 👌

[@alaindionne1641]

“Tech is stupid, tech is stupid” that was funny. I feel ya there. It’s not super fun but got be able to ride it still I guess

[@chrislee6377]

great riding boys that looked rough

[@insanebmxthomas]

Sick trip guys. How is Hunter liking the new Canyon Torque? Loving my 2020 one. Hope it held up during the crash, really wonder what made that rim fail like that. But the crash probably would've taco'd any rim.

[@frosthoe]

My first riding coach told me, if you don't crash you aren't going fast enough. He also said "what are brakes" when I complained about braking points , and made me ride without using back brakes to instill confidence in the front brakes. He also threw wrenches at m..... oh wait that was Dodgeball.

[@Onenasty306]

What a phenomenal video... the vibes are immaculate

[@alexandernickos2213]

I felt the "tech is stupid" in my soul

[@cmcmillan22]

That damn double drop put me in the hospital in like 2005 lol

[@Rampagedd]

Well done

[@lazarus_3116]

Talking about how Hunter is okay after such a big slam. I fell on a steep section on one of our trails at like 3 mph and broke my shoulder. Then a couple months later, I crashed front wheel first into a 17 metre step up. And guess what. I was somehow OK. My knee hurt for like 2 days, but I was unscarved. Sometimes the deciding factor is just your luck.

[@patrickhaarhues2870]

Whistler bike park bucket list, few red Bull rampage videos, full face helmet and lift tickets and your golden. Send it bro.

[@mtbville]

Awesome sending 🤩🤘🔥

[@mrvwbug4423]

A hit that can taco an FR560, can break any wheel, FR560 is basically the strongest alloy rim you can get. Also works great on a Ripmo ;), it's a lot lighter than the 35mm rims Ibis is obsessed with.

[@gridlock9655]

"Tech is stupid, TECH IS STUPID"... I feel that.

[@PLUSRUIN]

Madlads the bunch of ya'll.

[@carloswright]

Take them to the Bentonville area next!

[@justfeeldbyrne2791]

I had a crash like that on my dirtbike in soft sand when I was learning and it twisted my forks lol, I was fine, had a little scrape on my knee and that's about it. Didn't have the money for repairs for like a year, but it's fixed now and I'm much better of a rider than I was back then.

[@jonathanchester5916]

"what happened" - 🤣🤣

[@Anon00731]

Epic Video guys!!!!

[@southsoundrider5428]

I've never ridden Whistler before and I don't think I ever will. It's too much for me to handle. Great work by your crew though!

[@YFZriderdude15]

99% of the videos on KZbin are of the hard trails, because nobody wants to watch someone ride the easy trails. But the hard trails are only 10% of Whistler bike park. There are dozens of easy green trails. You can handle it.

[@marksierra3522]

Perrrfect!

[@versustires5494]

So, in my early 20's we had some good size bmx jumps the Suetos house and I folded a wheel like that. Sprained wrist, back, huge gash (and now scar) over my eye & a broken collarbone. Turns out that stock Dyno 24" single wall wheels don't like 200+ lb dudes and 20' doubles. Ha. Fun times and that's why I always buy the best wheels I can. Glad they're ok-ish.

[@Jakeaway]

Yeah the boys. McGovern ya sender

[@richardbailey3335]

"tech is stupid... tech is stupid!... " HAHA

[@will1603]

I'm halfway through so haven't seen who crashes yet but I'm terrified every time I see hunter landing front wheel heavy on these big jumps

[@BuffiestFluff]

I think everyone who does anything risky as a hobby is guilty of knowing they should stop, or being hesitant, and pushing through anyways. Theres no shame in stopping but it's still hard to call it when you're with buddies. Even if the people youre with wont judge or badger you. Hope he is recovering well.

[@bullevinbuske941]

To people that has never ridden DH, these people are professionals and the gopro makes these jumps and drops look small… they’re not. So if you ride for the first time, please do not try black lines for the first time , please don’t

[@calilife805]

I mean. You gotta push it to get better. I said that then literally broke my ankle 20 yards into the trail 😂 rode out 4 miles on a broken ankle though 💪🏻😂🔥 glad hunter was good ! Bro I literally broke my ankle on the easiest part of the trail ! I was cracking up 😂

[@Farmfield]

"I've never seen that" - lol, I remember jumping back in the late 80- early 90's, when landing anything but completely straight, your rims would just fold like wet cardboard... 😂

[@myroncunningham9042]

Sweet you guys

[@matthewopb3]

Are you using a drone to chase your ride? If so which one

[@Cloudminster]

It’s as though you were trying to find their limit 😂

[@adamf.8564]

YO that rim is a freaking alloy pretzel 14:42 :).

[@6Twisted]

Watching people land on their arms freaks me out after my sprain a few months ago. I've only just gotten the use of my arm back and it was more painful than any break I've had before.

[@piccolo6214]

I love how this video makes Filthy Ape look so small at 1:54. The "Go Pro Effect" is real!

[@maizy2985]

Sometimes your biggest crashes lead to nothing, while the small ones give you nasty injuries. I've experienced that too often with horse riding.

[@cadegamer2854]

​@@TextYes2day1Your fake. I know this scam

[@StarAZ]

Oof I’m getting goosebumps watching this

[@paulinap7168]

Song?? This was sick!!

[@Tequila628]

I want a whole family bike check video!

[@user-bn3tr9hu7e]

Doggg you said “lets do the gap” on the fright train section and you got me STOKED. I remember people gapping the whole thing back in 2011 and have never seen it since. Kinda lame how they put the goal post at the end of the feature. It was still a rad vid, but kinda sad now.

[@dominikbaljan7669]

Now a stronger rim? Isn't the FR560 one of the strongest rims out there? :D

[@paxarmock3661]

i saw u at whistler hanging out with jordan boostmaster you were hanging out right after bear claw i was that 12 year old kid i love ur vids

[@pbls43]

Are you using the 210X55 on the Ripmo?

[@pault2417]

ahahaha tech is stupid tech is stupid. Great stuff lads

[@camillelarson4395]

What was the brand of rims that ended up in a taco on that jump Hunter hit on Dirt Merchant?

[@joppek77]

DT Swiss FR 560

[@encapsulated_nomad1359]

man when I saw that rim I couldn't help but laugh seeing hunter just there like :/ lol

[@clayster89]

Another guy running pedaling innovations pedals, game changers for me

[@benjaminwiens7928]

Couldnt get a better Thumbnail😂

[@lonelymtbrider3369]

FR560 is the kind of rim that could survive Brage Vestavik kind of usage. Maybe the spokes on that wheel were loose?

[@BuffiestFluff]

It's aluminum. Doesn't matter who makes it or how well, you turn aluminum sideways on impact, its bending

[@mrvwbug4423]

@@BuffiestFluff That hit probably would've broken a carbon rim too, I doubt any wheel would survive that. He landed basically to flat, while very nose down and slightly sideways, those always tend to be super nasty.

[@mrvwbug4423]

I also run the FR560, any hit that can taco one of those, is breaking ANY wheel.

[@geekfreak618]

Nads squared into infinity!

[@akairborne]

Does Ryan charge tow fees? Nice job on container!

[@ripapa6355]

That wheel will haunt my dreams. 😵