Why Are So Many Youtubers Quitting the Matt's Offroad Games?

‪@MattsOffRoadRecovery‬ Is putting on an amazing event where we offroad KZbinrs get to compete against each other! Plus, you get to come watch and meet us! So why are so many channels quitting this event?
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[@MattsOffRoadRecovery]

This is so awesome! Can’t wait to watch that monster samurai crawl around on the rocks.

[@jacoblanda2731]

Yeah Matt! Love you bud! Hope I can get a like back would make my whole month!

[@RVLexicon]

We want to see @CaseyLadelle & @BruceCookfmx teamed up..

[@DirtLifestyle]

​@RVLexicon me too!!!

[@iffykidmn8170]

@@jacoblanda2731 needs a life.

[@duggydo]

Well, it was not as good as last year. I would rather see it like the first year if you do it again.

[@thejourneyretold]

I run a dirt work company and live about 1h north of you - I’m happy to come down with an excavator and help for a day on the rock garden build!!!

[@tracykooken2606]

thats what makes wheeling fun😊............ people LIKE you that give a BIT OF THEMSELVES. its also what i LOVE about the backpacking community !!!!!! putting SELF ASIDE just a BIT to lend a hand to someone ELSE. it'll come back around i PROMISE YOU !!!!!!!!!! ( maybe it has already and THAT is y U r who u r at THIS moment in time ? ). ATB amigo !!!!!!!!!😊

[@TrevorDennis100]

That's an amazing offer. I don't know you, but I am already proud of you. Anyone seeing your comment should go subscribe to your channel as a thank you.

[@thejourneyretold]

@@TrevorDennis100well I sure appreciate that!

[@ammunitioncmm]

You need to be really nice to this guy so you can learn to drive an F1 car…

[@DirtLifestyle]

I've driven a Nascar and it was insane! I reached 180 and it was so much faster than it looks on TV. I couldn't imagine F1 😳

[@hbjtf]

I’m totally onboard with rig owners who are excited, and very understanding with those rig-owners who are apprehensive.

[@joseph-mariopelerin7028]

idk... it really sounds like they are not interested at being equal to anyone jumping in their truck... beside... what can happen? scratching the paint... these people aren't toddler they all have cars, don't need to be super skilled to follow a spotter at 3mph...

[@Joe___R]

I generally don't let others drive my rig, and I definitely wouldn't want someone who doesn't have a clue how to drive offroad, take it over a large obstacle. Sand hallow and moab are not your typical wheeling experiences for 90% of the offroad community. Those guys in Utah are lucky to have such a wonderful place to wheel basically all year long. The rest of us don't see rock like that except when we make the trip out there.

[@1rstTry]

Need a tissue little guy?

[@jamesbigham9036]

​@@1rstTrywhen someone gets hurt or ends up dead think of that disaster. Especially if Matt's curse continues since last year someone died

[@MYTOYMAKERZ]

@@jamesbigham9036 You know what you're not being fair at all. If I recall didn't, he has a heart attack. Regardless to imply that Matt has a curse is just plain B.S. on your part. Grow a pair or pair but if you're going to talk about liability do so but don't be an ass.

[@kentmackey2717]

@@jamesbigham9036 First sentence good. Second sentence complete nonsense. Thanks for making our existence less enjoyable!

[@Tom-bo2wj]

@@jamesbigham9036the gentleman that passed away had a heart attack and also was one of Matt’s employees that was head of security

[@markstorer7204]

Good luck in the games, I think it will grow everyone's channel who are involved, I mean, I now subscribe and watch Robbie Layton, fabrats and trail master thanks to their involvement with Matt...... and now I'm subscribed and will be watching your channel thanks to competition (said in the most light hearted way) ...👍👍👍

[@mickm6309]

I had never heard of 'Dirt Lifestyle' until I saw this video pop up in my feed, I clicked on it because I thought it was something bad about Matt, which it wasn't. I enjoyed it and have now subscribed so I will have another interesting video channel to watch.

[@Marf-yt]

Actually, when they looked at the numbers it wasn't great for them. Casey LaDelle (one of the judges last time) did a video talking about it. Since there was an embargo on the participants to wait a week before posting videos, everyone on KZbin watched videos posted by the audience and were burnt out on the "Wrecker Games" by the time the official videos could be released. As a result, Casey LaDelle and other participants had less views than if they would have just stayed home and did their normal thing. Also specific to Casey, it's during his busy time of the year and he lost a lot of work to attend.

[@dposcuro]

@@Marf-yt Yeah, I think they did it a lot better this year. Live stream, and somehow getting a full video out in like, a day. Camera guys and editors probably pulled a 16 hour day or some shit. I do not blame Casey or anyone else who chose not to participate in it this year. Everyone has their own time lines, budgets, schedules, and risks they are willing to make. Completely respect it.

[@JesseHires]

Wow, I don't know if I could do it. If I had a dedicated buggy that is meant to be wheeled until it breaks and is safe enough to let someone else break it, then maybe. But I don't have a dedicated buggy so letting someone else hard core wheel my Jeep, nope.

[@jrrarglblarg9241]

The competition is a challenge of your spotting, patience and communications skills. The bet is “your rig.” I can understand people not wanting to make that bet.

[@fabr5747]

It's an event that they use (smartly) to bring communities together and gain subscribers. Every youtuber will show its own competition, and the partners will show each other a lot. So there is an aspect that isn't mentioned in your bet, its the new relationship built in this event, and the game of subscribers, i.e. income. Yes, it's a fair decision to not participate, and everyone has to accept that. But it's also a fair business model. There is potential gains offered. So it's a calculated decision to be made. But also, if you look at the youtuber selected as drivers, if my memory is correct, those are people that are level headed, that understand mechanics, and that will respect each other's equipment. And then, we don't know the fine prints... Is there a form of insurance for the event? Are those rigs insured? I would be surprised if it was a "f you" if you lose it. But it could be.

[@joesprague1464]

@@fabr5747Those insurance and liability issues are something I would want clarified in writing beforehand… This sounds downright sketchy to me.

[@bradleyrex2968]

The bet is “your rig"? When did he say that? The KZbinrs for the most part are not bringing a rig. So....?

[@revtoyota]

One member of every team is bringing a rig and is a KZbinr. Other member of the team is a KZbinr with no offroad experience and is driving, hence the bet is your rig issue. @yrex2968

[@TylerDuysen]

@@fabr5747 apparently alot of you just dont get it a large%of offroad rigs are not insured because they cant be the epa deems them offroad use only and theres n o insurance now take fabrats for example who decided it wasnt for them pauls wrecker has a ton of sentimental value he put thousands of hours of work into it and to then put it in the hands of an unskilled driver and if god forbid something happened its just too bad there should not be any doubts or questions about those who arent going

[@billclisham8668]

I agree with Paul Cox in that the personal liability is just too high for it to be a good idea. I think Matt would have been smart to keep to the original formula that worked so well last year.

[@RobK-q8fg]

I think there is more than we know going on between Paul and Matt but I agree with Paul. Too much liability and he works too hard on his rigs to let a stranger mess it up.

[@QuadroMike1]

@@RobK-q8fg Paul Cox and his family is celebrating his sons birthday on March 14. That's why they are getting all those Sand railcars

[@TylerDuysen]

@@QuadroMike1 no there not there going to merlins birthday bash in glamis merlin is pauls cousin

[@erics3527]

@@RobK-q8fg I agree there may be some things going between them. I am also with Paul and not wanting to risk his build to someone to wreck it. I find myself not excited for this years games.

[@harveynailbanger]

​@@TylerDuysen THEY'RE... just saying.

[@krashnpa]

Almost an Austin Powers moment in the mini loader at the end! 😂 Good luck and have fun!!!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Lol, dude, this Mini is hilarious in person 🤣. If I don't flip it the first month on the new property, I need to buy a lottery ticket

[@bradywilliams2666]

@@DirtLifestyle It won't be able to move a very big rock at all. For excavators need weight and size to keep them stable. My boss has one twice the size of that and don't lift much. Good for digging trenches but not much more.

[@kelvinelrick807]

Some tips with using that new machine of yours. I am an excavator operator out here in Colorado. When digging you want to make sure that you're scraping the dirt and rock with the teeth and not the back of the bucket. What works for me is I take the dirt down in layers. If the dirt is hard to dig in I'll keep scratching layers until I get enough loose dirt to get a full bucket, then I'll scoop the dirt out. In addition to digging with the teeth is you won't be wearing out the bucket itself. Since the teeth are the wear items. That also means you won't have to weld crisscross beads all over the bucket to keep it from wearing out. When the teeth wear out don't throw them away, you can weld some AR plates to the tips of them and reuse the teeth. That way you're only buying a second set of teeth and not tens or hundreds of teeth (depending on how much you use the machine).

[@CowbellCustoms]

I hope everyone gets makeup influencers.

[@alfonsoolvera2596]

😂😂😂😂

[@DirtLifestyle]

I don't know what this means exactly, lol. Are you saying you hope the folks who backed out get replaced?

[@A-Negative]

@@DirtLifestylethat they get teamed with as their KZbin teammate, makeup influencers. The very popular girls and guys who apply makeup as their content.

[@DirtLifestyle]

@@A-Negative lol that went right over my head. Influencers that apply make up, got it 🤣

[@CowbellCustoms]

@A-Negative exactly what I ment, Thank you!

[@lexus_offroad_adventures]

This is the ultimate collab. Two of my worlds crossing over 😂 off-road x F1 content.

[@rollinwiththedavises1938]

From what I've seen, all the non-offroaders are people very familiar with vehicles and/or machines. They aren't computer geeks living in Mom's basement. Matt was very careful with who was chosen.

[@pitt42075]

Not being able to pick your teammate, or being able to compete as builder teams is stupid.

[@DirtLifestyle]

I understand why you have that perspective. I'm really curious to see how it all works! The cool thing is this is the only event I'm aware of that the primary focus is KZbinrs. They are trying everything they can to get as many of us in one place as possible and expose our channels to the world. I really appreciate what they are trying to do with this.

[@offroad6309]

Matt is doing the NFL- swiftie thing. Trying to draw in viewers from other areas that he wouldn't normally have. Nate, have fun, enjoy the moment, avoid the poorly maintained vehicles and kick some butt. Spend some playtime around the area making content while you are there.

[@whatnow5313]

Brillliant comment @@DirtLifestyle

[@mutilatedpopsicles]

It makes perfect sense. If everyone got to pick their teams, they'd just pick the best or people they know, and there would be 0 outreach, which completely goes against the goal of the event. It's like kids playing dodgeball. You're going to pick the best in line and ignore the rest. Matt doesn't want a fierce competition as much as he wants everyone to forge relationships and experience something they probably wouldn't see otherwise. Matt probably could have thought of a better way to meet the goal though, maybe each team gets a stock jeep, and they have to modify it as a team. You have to consider how much more expensive for each team something like that would get though.

[@jonmcfarmer6954]

A bit of click bait here!😏 As far as I know only Paul from Fab Rats and then Merlin in sympathy with Paul are not comming. There is something going on between Paul and Matt which has nothing to do with this setup! Hovever Paul refuse to talk about it and Merlin is just badmouthing Matt. Something is rotten here and it is not in Denmark. 😏

[@whatnow5313]

Merlin is bad mouthing Matt? Where did you see that?

[@jonmcfarmer6954]

@@whatnow5313 One I recall is the "Impalla trip" when he visited Robby. His remark was something like this: "If you paint junk for Matt you will paint for anybody". You could clearly hear that wasn't joking.

[@Marskfoto]

Hello from Denmark 😂 Denmark is not that rotten HE HE

[@joeyheider9468]

I personally would be against, having a random person that knows nothing about wheeling, wheel my rig that I built from the ground up

[@allan1353]

If i had a rig that's worth $$$ I be dammed if someone else is off roading it with no or less experience.

[@TruckMelanoma]

I am excited to bring Team Truck Melanoma’s melanoma outreach to the Offroad Games. We too have been having people back out, but I plan to stay the course! I’m excited to meet everyone, pass out some sunscreen samples and educate on what to watch for on the skin in terms of melanoma and other skin cancers. It’s going to be a great event!

[@A-Negative]

Not to be able to drive your rig? Worse having a total stranger do it. Nah. I can see why people are backing out.

[@shaynejenkins446]

They don't a have a rig to put in it

[@RobK-q8fg]

The whole format makes no sense to me. Not interested at all.

[@YouTubeBinging]

Waaaaaaaa

[@jimyeats]

Basically I have noticed that ANY channel that gains massive popularity like Matts Offroad for being an incredibly fun and entertaining channel, then also gets blamed for having massive success. It’s basically a catch-22. People want you to be a really good channel, but then get mad when being a really good channel leads to high levels of success, which in turn leads to more responsibility and the need to widen your channels ability. The whole point of this event was to bring KZbinrs together to drive offroad in a fun and controlled fashion. Not that complicated. But after that the massive success of the wrecker games that is what people ASKED for, bigger and better.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Nailed it 💪

[@stephenbarabas6286]

Maybe people don't want to be involved with a fraud AAA person and a tax dodger on probation

[@FracturedNinja]

I feel like your implying that Matt’s viewers are getting mad because they want bigger and better… I don’t see that. More like jealousy from other KZbinrs…

[@jimyeats]

@@FracturedNinja I’ve definitely seen that. More and more polarized viewers.

[@alcesspectre]

I get the impression that Matt is the kind of guy that just wants to share his success with everyone else he knows.

[@kerryrwac]

Regarding the soft top on the Samurai, it occurred to me, that you could go to a company that makes custom soft tops for boats, and have them make a top to your specifications.

[@cumulusvapes7]

Buy a chinese shoe repair sewing machine (100ish)you can sew tires together.. A top isnt that hard

[@000622477]

Or any awning/canopy company

[@FlawedOffroad]

Im not even sure who backed out other than fab rats, but honestly I probably would have too. the concept is cool but the stakes are pretty massive

[@RobK-q8fg]

I don’t like the concept at all. I’m totally uninterested this year.

[@mutilatedpopsicles]

I haven't seen anyone else back out, and I've been keeping up to date with it.

[@darekmistrz4364]

Where was it posted that fab rats backed out?

[@heididave0810]

@@darekmistrz4364 Fab Rats posted a video letting their fans know they won't be there.

[@darekmistrz4364]

@@heididave0810 Which one? I skimmed through thumbnails and didn't see it explicitly mentioned

[@MexicoPescadoro]

KZbin is broken. Wait until ad revenue fully crashes. Matt will have to start doing recoveries again.

[@Cause4Alarm]

In that speech he gave to the university... that's his backup plan having that app, so he can stream content as a backup for $$$. A lot of people didn't see that but the one thing that stood out is that he said he's in entertainment business no more no less now. It sounds like he's over the towing part and thinks he can ride this out to the end of his golden years good luck with that! He thinks he can keep selling Chinese tools for $350 All the merch over 30 bucks to all his newbies viewers Lol!

[@whatnow5313]

Jealous or envious?@@Cause4Alarm

[@collinkelch7764]

Nate good on you for supporting a friend who has bailed you out in the past. But seriously non off road drivers driving your rig… nah, just more reality TV garbage for the clicks on the utube,

[@_CryptoNoob_]

Cuz last year was a bore fest, and cuz Matt literally never stops talking. So, they probably made a good choice unless they wanted to listen to Matt ramble on about absolutely everything possible. The man never shuts up and always has to be on screen no matter what.

[@marksstudio]

What a disrespectful and misleading title. Getting clickbait off of somebody who is actually doing something and raising money for good causes. Lame man. No respect.

[@mikegeorgianna]

Can’t wait to see you guys out there

[@DirtLifestyle]

I look forward to meeting you, bro 🙌

[@PatrickRemington]

I can see Diesel Dave having an issue with this rule 😂

[@mutilatedpopsicles]

He's not participating in this event, only the offroad wrecker portion

[@pezpengy9308]

its the problem of wanting to win versus wanting to have fun. matt's contest is about having fun!... oh, yeah and its a competition. enjoy!

[@hwi7114]

Yeah, I wouldn't want a rando driving my rig either. Totally understand why people would back out.

[@whatnow5313]

Worst case if someone got their rig wrecked it would still be worth it from just the exposure for their respective channel.

[@RobK-q8fg]

I wouldn’t participate. If anyone is going to bang up my rig, it will be ME!!

[@Memry-dq7ug]

Personally I think the liability excuse is just a cop out to cover up some other drama for some of those KZbinrs. Something like a disagreement about not being cut into the proceeds of the games or something similar.

[@mjd-m6h]

now i get why fabrats aren't going..

[@cespool]

This partnership could be really interesting to see

[@josbinyoface6276]

Just imagine putting someone that knows nothing about rock crawling in your RIG. 🤦🏽‍♂️ It’s no wonder everyone is backing out. 🤷🏽‍♂️ I’d do the same thing. 🤯

[@Fparrish]

Hmm Nate, that excavator isn’t big enough to build a rock garden fyi 😬

[@DirtLifestyle]

Lol, well, it is a lot better than using a shovel and a dig bar. I have some machines that I absolutely loved when I did construction but they are all out of my price range unfortunately.

[@Fparrish]

@@DirtLifestyle right on. I’m sure you’ll make it work somehow 🤙🏼

[@kelvinelrick807]

@@DirtLifestyle That forklift of yours might also come in handy to set some bigger rocks first while the trail is in it's flattest state.

[@delbutler885]

Keep looking over your shoulders because Rory Irish is going to teach Laura Farms how yo win.

[@starhawke380]

When you detail it out like that, I cant imagine why any of you would do it. Tens of Thousands of dollars of investment into an offroad rig, to turn it over to someone who has never driven one, much less on that type of terrain? Not in my rig. Of course, Good Luck! Wish I could be there to watch.

[@strykerentllc]

What could possibly go wrong---put a rookie in your blood, sweat & tears big dollar off-road rig on seriously sketchy terrain? We'll see plenty of broken parts along the route. Hopefully they don't hurt themselves...

[@lhurst9550]

You may have went a little small with your mini-ex there. The size of a machine dictates how much work you can do with it. The machine needs to be matched with what it is doing, a little on the smaller side is usually better, but that one is one step above a hand shovel.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Lol, this machine is even smaller in person 😂. But it will fit perfectly in between my new shop and the Hill next to it. I need to dig drainage in a bunch of spots on the new property. I have a few machines that I absolutely loved when I did construction but all are outside of what I can afford. Plus after years of making a living working a shovel, I can verify, this little mini is better than back breaking labor

[@TheImmortalsCa]

Wish I could make it. Had planned to but emergencies happen and wife has to be out of town for the next month or so. Enjoy Nate!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Well, I hope everything gets better at home brother 🙏.

[@hotshtsr20]

Former pro road racer turned off-roader. First time out, I thought I was gonna die the entire time. So, yes, it’s a good partner, but it’s still learning curve.

[@DirtLifestyle]

What a valuable perspective 👏. Thank you for sharing

[@hotshtsr20]

@@DirtLifestyle Make sure to keep the tradition alive 😂

[@fabr5747]

But, and it might be an essential distinction... Scott will be guided by someone that can take instructions quickly. And I guess that you didn't get spotters the same way he will.

[@hotshtsr20]

@@fabr5747 I was just a passenger, driving would’ve been even worse, lol.

[@delbutler885]

Don't feel bad when Rory Irish puts on a clinic.

[@thejourneyretold]

I was super sketched out, until you said who it was that’d be driving the Sammi - dude you hit the jackpot!!!

[@SickNastyyy]

Orrr, be like HeavyD and Diesiel Dave and have no one drive any of your rigs, not be in the competition, but still have fun and tear it up out there lol

[@whatnow5313]

Wreckers are excluded from others driving their rigs

[@RobK-q8fg]

I honestly have zero interest in the Off Road Games this year. The format makes no sense to me. No way would I let someone I don’t even know, who isn’t even and off roader drive my rig period, let alone difficult trails at Sand Hollow!!

[@DyLemmaOG]

Idk wtf Matt is thinking like watching noobs drive off road and spotting is not fun at all

[@cenccenc946]

yea, I can watch tons of people with years of experience crawl rocks on youtube; bit, way more fun yo watch a bunch amateurs try it. We gets to see how much of it is the rig, and how much is skill.

[@fixieZfixation]

I HAVE FOUND THAT TEACHERS MAKE THE BEST STUDENTS.

[@iffykidmn8170]

And I have found the exact opposite because they already know everything.

[@jtv407]

I will be rooting for team pickle!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you! I'm really looking forward to meeting my teammate. He seems like a bad ass 🤘

[@jtv407]

@@DirtLifestyle there's something to be learned from everyone!

[@briansimpson9371]

Next year it will be only fan girls driving your off road wrecker......silly shit

[@SirensC3]

Ya if I had spent that kind of crazy money and a billion hours building something like that then there is no way in hell I would let a rookie drive it.

[@geekazoid47]

I think that the challenge Matt has posed to competitors is a bold one based on what HE enjoys: pro-social outreach and mentorship. You know, grown up high EQ stuff.

[@hhhs001]

Some tough guys ain’t so tough when it comes to trusting collaboration

[@drink15]

High bass or treble? Which one do adults use?

[@baioバイオ]

@@drink15 He's on a different frequency ;)

[@TrevorDennis100]

Oh my goodness. You are partnered with Scott Mansell! I will be routing for your team then, 100%. I have followed Driver 61 and the now defunct Overdrive channels forever. Scott is an amazing driver on tarmac, and still holds a lap record at Brands Hatch (which he does like to keep reminding us of). I think he will be a quick learner, and he will certainly have the nerve to do scary stuff. As to people pulling out, I was not impressed when Fab Rats Paul said he was not going, and it sounded like he'd thrown his toys out of his pram. I hear what you say about safety etc. Paul is a good and close friend of Matt Wetzel, and IMO should have shown support for his friend.

[@beaker2000]

I don't understand why they want to have other people drive other people's expensive off road vehicles. Makes no sense.

[@cconnon1912]

The point is to bring KZbinrs together and expand off-roading fun. Off-road wheeling is really fun. Doing it and/or watching it.

[@Gravedigger81]

Because it's fun to watch and brings views. Nate will hopefully get tons of new subscribers after this. (I just subscribed!)

[@Zapo9668]

I think the idea is to work as a team, test different skills like spotting, teaching etc. If you just came and drove your rig your are experienced in then it just becomes king of the hammers..

[@thelonewrangler1008]

It's entertainment and a way to level the playing field

[@TeeJay_757]

If people are backing out because they're worried about someone damaging their rig, then they obviously don't understand the opportunity that is in front of them. Even if the worst case scenario happened and something got broken, the exposure your channel will get to possibly tens of millions of viewers, makes it worth it 10 times over.

[@altonbarbee8864]

He should have left it like it was. The wrecker games was cool but I don't have any interest in this current format.

[@whatnow5313]

Wrecker games are going on also

[@altonbarbee8864]

@@whatnow5313 they are only doing the beach wrecker pull.

[@atomneely]

To be fair, what rig wouldn't be great with 43s? Can't wait to see it!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Lol true. I'm so pumped about it

[@jizomeovonsteelwind]

Mine wouldn't be great with 43's, I would hate to down grade from 47's.... 😁

[@chim_7]

Also attending the games and not following your "regular" upload schedule really tanks the performance of your youtube channel. There are mutiple KZbinrs that showed their numbers last year.

[@benhoffman6606]

In the beginning, I was apprehensive about this inexperienced driver idea. But im starting to see Matt's Ultimate goal. These types of KZbinr events attract veiwers and increase subscribers. Usually only subscribers of the same genre. But this event will be drawing in a much wider and diverse set of veiwers. Hence outside of the base pool of subscribers.

[@paulwebber1657]

The question isP: how much did you bribe Matt to get such a good teammate for the games?!!

[@PhatboyHD88]

I would never ever let someone i didnt know behind the wheel of my jeep with no offroad experience . Matt i luv ya brother but ya’ll didn’t think this out very good..

[@whatnow5313]

You're missing the overall point.

[@DiustheZ]

There seems to be some confusion I've seen that the drivers will just jump into their vehicles on day one without being accustomed to it. It's my understanding from Matt that the competitors will have plenty of time to train with each other, get to know one another and their vehicles etc. and do some team bonding. Probably making content the whole time for their channels because why not!

[@TheShooter466]

So the mini ex gets a spot light but were deprived of the forklift content? Wtf Nate😂

[@JacoBroodryk]

I like to watch the matt's of road recovery's keep on doing the good work I am staying in south Africa

[@kingjellybean9795]

Where I live we have stupid steep coal chutes, big ass shale hills with what started ad quad trails and they get way steeper than 45 Neil degrass Tysons. Way more sketch than solid rock

[@cjextreme]

Just hearing about this. See ya next year. Since 84 I've been Jeeping anything. One of my great joys is introducing anybody to off roading. I even took my friend that was blind and let him drive on dirt while we all yelled which way to turn. Yes he crashed several times but it was at 5 mph, so yeah🎉 Anyone who cant share isnt hanging with me.

[@Bodie2020]

I’m sorry but Matt makes things too dramatic and unrealistic in many of his videos. If I had known that he was to be in this video I wouldn’t have clicked on it. I have been in the off-road and recovery for over 30 years. I won’t watch anyone who dramatize things to make themselves look more skilled than they are as well as literally taking the hard route and talking about how dangerous and sketchy it was. The main one I am talking about you can clearly see that all they had to do was hook up and drive down the trail. But instead they went through the main line and just jerked and jerked dragging the recovery.

[@dirtybird437]

Yeah, if I spent 2-3 years and $50,000+ in material to build an off-road vehicle, I'm not gonna let someone who has ZERO clue on what to do behind the wheel of my rig to break and destroy. Some of the Non-offroaders have never even driven on a dirt road, let alone rock crawling. No thanks. I would have declined the invitation. ... Not too mention BOTH owner And driver have to pay to be part of the games, AND pay to get in the State Park.

[@Joes-Adventures71]

I went wheeling the first time, in moab with a brand new 100k Jeep Wrangler 392. My unexperienced girlfriend was my spotter. We had a blast, no damage and drove it home. Just takes common sense, a little mechanical aptitude and patience all around. It's not rocket surgery.

[@johngaytes-ex7nt]

Why Are So Many KZbinrs Quitting the Matt's Offroad Games you ask? Answer ...they don't have the balls for it thats why

[@startnowadventures]

I’ve been very curious which Mog axles you put under that Sammi. The 404 axles are notorious for grenading with tires over 38”. Now I think you have a little give there with a small diesel engine, but are you concerned about their strength when you stick the 43’s on there? Thank you. I’ve been pondering lengthening a Sammi for a similar build, so it is really cool to see your’s out there. Maybe someday.

[@AFloridaSon]

I kind of thought it was strange, but Matt does like to encourage new people to try off-roading, and I've seen him even let customers drive the Morrvair and Banana. It probably seems normal to him.

[@robertlane3513]

I quit because of pom pom

[@dawsynfroese5710]

Hey this is sorta unrelated to the video but considering you have a lot of experience with tdi engines, would you say it would be adequate to handle moving a Jeep Comanche 4 door, down the highway comfortably on maybe 38” tires I have a feeling running Dana 60 might add to much weight along with the tire size, Might need to run a 44. I would like to use it to travel down from Canada different places so it would have a good amount of gear and supply’s. Let me know what you think or if anyone else has experience let me know your thoughts.

[@RonBurgandy-o5z]

Cause its an effing joke and 3veryone sees it for what it is... a cash grab for Matt and his team while all the peoples rigs get messed up by someone who doesnt know what they are doing.......

[@whatnow5313]

Do you need a hug?

[@RonBurgandy-o5z]

@@whatnow5313 nope......

[@indecisionmedia]

Yeah, it would be different if they put together 4-5 identical rigs (which I do realize the financial and logistical nightmare) for this event, that would be cool. Putting your personal rig on the line is not. Granted your partner specifically will completely understand your connection for your rig, as well as your instruction, but for others that’s a whole lot of commitment for bragging rights. Even if it was just for a specific section, that would be a better deal than “let this stranger drive your rig the entire event.”

[@kennethbolton951]

Drama , drama , drama, always looking for dirt when off road. Click pull titles to trap viewer interest nothing new. Take the comments with a bucket full of salt. just give these guys a break, don't project your own bias into the scene, just enjoy the view.

[@rodneyyoung8096]

Seems like basically a great 💡 idea . You might want to research successful event's and make improvements that are sure thing's . Just my ignorant opinion. I just like good winning. Im way over the hill physically and cannot help . Id rather go on a island vacation. *Don't you know . And i don't pick up stranger's.

[@edsimon7771]

I can see where some rig owners would feel apprehensive about letting someone else drive their rig. I get it but, from what I hear, Merlin's birthday bash has been planned for a couple of years and you know his cousin Paul from FabRats will be there with his crew. That's why they're building all of those buggies. I would have more respect for Paul and his wife if they would have at least mentioned that they had a previous engagement with his family instead of just saying I don't want anybody driving my truck.

[@kdw75]

Wouldn't rubber tracks and low center of gravity be king in this? Seems like the short SUVs, like jeeps and stuff could be greatly improved upon.

[@americanrambler4972]

While I was a bit surprised Fab Rats chose not to participate in the games, I don’t see as all that big of a deal. Matt’s and Paul’s you tube worlds are not on the same page and both have different priorities and styles and plus on different things. I watch both channels. And enjoy them both. I dont expect that they will be doing all that many joint shows in the future. They may overlap occasionally, but I don’t see that being a regular thing.

[@rkc8216]

Concerning comments about people having second thoughts..... I think the people having 2nd thoughts may be a little worried about their rig but without an ironclad liability waiver (and maybe with it) I would be more worried about what happens when one of these rigs rolls over and an inexperienced driver gets hurt. The medical bills from a serious injury or worse will be a lot more than the cost of the rig.

[@coloffroad]

I don’t really like the format. I wouldn’t want someone driving my Rubicon in these levels of difficulty. I’ve done 8 and 9’s. But not anymore. Too old, but I wouldn’t want a flat lander driving my rig.

[@davedennis6042]

So the title was click bate. UGH! Anyway, I'd be working on getting Scott to let me drive a Formula 1. What an experience that would be!

[@goprojoe360]

Off-road games, Good concept………disappointing execution! I think Matts has lost his way! And drifted away from where he started!

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

If youre going to have a random driver selected, The actual trail should be done by the owners of the rigs, and then have a secondary test, or course thats much easier where your selected parter would drive it. Having some random inexperienced person doing the whole thing is stupid.

[@kelvinelrick807]

Hey Nate, regarding the winch problem during king of the hammers. You should add and inline battery isolator / shut off switch between the positive terminal on the battery and the positive connector on the winch. Just incase something happens again.

[@DirtLifestyle]

A cut off switch was the first thing I did when I got back 👍

[@jameseroh6544]

From what you are saying, the idea is an IROC seties style competition. But since the vehicles belong to people. Those people should be the only one to decide who drives them. Matt has a fleet of vehicles. He has a business that has other people driving his vehicles. But that is different for people who have have their own vehicles. And as far as spotters go. Not everyone spots the same, and trusting someone you are not familiar with, can be a problem.

[@paulrivers7248]

Paul said he's worried about the liability but I'm sure you'll hv to sign a waiver but your rig may get wrecked up I get it but with pauls following then the vids he could make off of it would build him 2 more rigs lol idk I just felt there was more to it than that but thats just me..

[@jackedwards7420]

Well after last years debacle of everyone and their cousin filming and replaying over and over and over, they lost me as a viewer and am not even watching at all this year! I love Matt and all his crew BUT this is NOT what I watch for!! Gets real old real fast!!

[@Freedbird]

I just subbed. Never seen you before, but checking your videos out, looks cool. I really like that you trust your work/build e ough to take the challenge ! I like cool builds of all kinds, just like people, places and food.

[@JamesMcNamara-j1g]

Dude, you need to make some China Excavator shirts. That thing is hilarious, and effective….still effective.

[@billtaylor177]

Hopefully they don't hurt or kill a spectator. Last year we went and it was a miracle nobody got killed. No crowd control at all. People were way to close at most the obstacles. Now add an inexperienced driver, not good.

[@ronladuke7235]

Personally I think an inexperienced off road driver driving a strange vehicle especially with manual transmission up extremely steep rock faces is going to wreck some rigs?

[@jrrico88]

It’s total a ligit reason to back out, I get it!! But I would also argue that Matt’s channel is huge! And the opportunity to for the invite and to booste your channel is there!! Think business and this is an investment into you business growing

[@robertj.ritchie2979]

it is not really a competition. I think it is what you bring to it. It's just a chance to hang out with people you don't normally get to. The rules are made up . Some will have little skills some a lot. Just a chance to have fun and empower people with something they are not comfortable with. As long as everyone helps each other it should be a good time. It is good that ones with skill are helping those without.

[@CaseysOffRoadRecovery]

I really wonder why?

[@whatnow5313]

Why?

[@haroldphipps3457]

Me too! Oh I wonder, wonder, wonder, who,,,,,, who wrote the book of love ???

[@tdc9136]

Because they don't want inexperienced drivers tearing up their cars. They work hard on their stuff and don't want some bonehead destroying it in the first half hour. Dumbest idea ever

[@tunnelvision2day]

Bro u get driver61... I love that guy. I think he can drive anything with tires and a steering wheel..

[@paulshannon4576]

All in all it went pretty good except for that guy with a body shop that needs some tailgate work and a window. That might make people a little more comfortable next year and of course Merlin had his birthday bash at the same time.

[@DanBeanner-zo3ms]

I can't blame people who are backing out. You put so much love and time into your rig. Its a stupid concept. Plus a recipe toget someone hurt.

[@teamidris]

I would pull out of that. If my vehicle failed they could sue me. Other competitors in that field isn’t a worry, but park was blocked for a very good reason. :D Equally, if it goes safely it is going to be excellent fun.