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Beautiful DURVILLE ISLAND Ride in the Heart of the Marlborough Sounds
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[ABOUT THIS VIDEO]:
Welcome back to a bit of a different type of video. We are 450km north in the heart of the Malborough Sounds, about to hop onto a barge and head over to Durville Island, the 3rd biggest Island in New Zealand. We will explore all of the roads and tracks the island has to offer, with absolutely stunning scenery with our goal to get to the Northernmost point of the island.
[DESCRIPTION]:
My name is Zach and this is ZachsDirtBikeLife. I am 17 years old and ride a KTM 350 exc-f. I love to trail ride and get out in the backcountry, I make GoPro videos of my adventures which I post on this channel. I live in Christchurch and my Dad and I regularly do the local “Myride” trail rides, backcountry rides with our FB group, rides in the Mackenzie Country and elsewhere in the South Island of New Zealand. I am proud to be supported by Powersports NZ.
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Відео

BOULDER BOUNCING to Eade Memorial Hut up the GODLEY RIVER - Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
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[POWERSPORTS NZ]: m. Powersports-NZ-115669216504916/ [ABOUT THIS VIDEO]: Welcome back, where you are joining us in the Mckenzie country gearing up for another adventure into the unknown, this time up the west-hand side of the Godley river - a track we have never ridden before with our goal of reaching Eade Memorial hut right beside one of the glacier lakes. This was a rewarding but ...
HUGE SHINGLE SCREE - Steep Mountain Climbs w/ Spectacular Views, MT JOSEPH, Lake Tekapo, NZ
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[POWERSPORTS NZ]: m. Powersports-NZ-115669216504916/ [ABOUT THIS VIDEO]: Welcome back to another video. We are parked beside the beautiful Lake Tekapo reriding a trip that at the time, was the most difficult and exhausting ride we had ever done. This ride consists of riding 1000m up Mt Joseph on the west side of Lake Tekapo, following a fenceline track, then dropping down a shingle ...
ADVANCED Tussocks- - DANSEY'S PASS 2023 TRAILRIDE, Part 2
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[POWERSPORTS NZ]: m. Powersports-NZ-115669216504916/ Sorry this video took so long to come out, its been an incredibly busy term at school. In this video I am riding with Francois, who is on a Ktm 500 [ABOUT THIS VIDEO]: Dansey’s Pass 2023, one of the biggest trail rides of the year. 6 loops, over 2000 people, and one of my personal favourite rides. This is one you don’t want to mis...
Forest Frenzy - Dansey's Pass 2023 Trail Ride. Part 1, Advanced Trees Loop
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[POWERSPORTS NZ]: m. Powersports-NZ-115669216504916/ [DESCRIPTION]: My name is Zach Lewis and this is ZachsDirtBikeLife. I am 15 years old and ride a KTM 350 exc-f. I love to trail ride and get out in the backcountry, I make GoPro videos of my adventures which I post on this channel. I live in Christchurch and my Dad and I regularly do the local “Myride” trail rides, backcountry rid...
200M SLOG UP a RUTTED HILL - Totara Valley MyRide
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[POWERSPORTS NZ]: m. Powersports-NZ-115669216504916/ [DESCRIPTION]: My name is Zach Lewis and this is ZachsDirtBikeLife. I am 15 years old and ride a KTM 350 exc-f. I love to trail ride and get out in the backcountry, I make GoPro videos of my adventures which I post on this channel. I live in Christchurch and my Dad and I regularly do the local “Myride” trail rides, backcountry rid...
The GNARLIEST River Crossing, 20M High WATERFALL - Macaulay River Ride, Lake Tekapo High Country
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[POWERSPORTS NZ]: m. Powersports-NZ-115669216504916/ [DESCRIPTION]: My name is Zach Lewis and this is ZachsDirtBikeLife. I am 16 years old and ride a KTM 350 exc-f. I love to trail ride and get out in the backcountry, I make GoPro videos of my adventures which I post on this channel. I live in Christchurch and my Dad and I regularly do the local “Myride” trail rides, backcountry rid...
UTV Attempts WASHOUT River Crossings, 2 TURNED AROUND! - DAY 3 of our EPIC Central Otago ADVENTURE
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[POWERSPORTS NZ]: m. Powersports-NZ-115669216504916/ [DESCRIPTION]: My name is Zach Lewis and this is ZachsDirtBikeLife. I am 15 years old and ride a KTM 350 exc-f. I love to trail ride and get out in the backcountry, I make GoPro videos of my adventures which I post on this channel. I live in Christchurch and my Dad and I regularly do the local “Myride” trail rides, backcountry rid...
Coalpit Road Through to the NEVIS & Beyond! Day 2 Of Our Epic Adventure in Central Otago
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[POWERSPORTS NZ]: m. Powersports-NZ-115669216504916/ Photographer: ovlkrideforlife [DESCRIPTION]: My name is Zach Lewis and this is ZachsDirtBikeLife. I am 16 years old and ride a KTM 350 exc-f. I love to trail ride and get out in the backcountry, I make GoPro videos of my adventures which I post on this channel. I live in Christchurch and my Dad and I regularly do the ...
UNREAL Scenery + EPIC Adventure Riding in Cromwell - Day 1 from Thompson's Gorge to Leaning Rock
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[POWERSPORTS NZ]: m. Powersports-NZ-115669216504916/ [DESCRIPTION]: My name is Zach Lewis and this is ZachsDirtBikeLife. I am 16 years old and ride a KTM 350 exc-f. I love to trail ride and get out in the backcountry, I make GoPro videos of my adventures which I post on this channel. I live in Christchurch and my Dad and I regularly do the local “Myride” trail rides, backcountry rid...
Fairlie 2 Day Ride, - Slippery Grass Enduros & Spectacular Views
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[POWERSPORTS NZ]: m. Powersports-NZ-115669216504916/ [DESCRIPTION]: My name is Zach Lewis and this is ZachsDirtBikeLife. I am 15 years old and ride a KTM 350 exc-f. I love to trail ride and get out in the backcountry, I make GoPro videos of my adventures which I post on this channel. I live in Christchurch and my Dad and I regularly do the local “Myride” trail rides, backcountry rid...
Lake to the Sea 2022 - Muddy Forest Tracks, Epic Beach Riding & Tough Uphills
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[POWERSPORTS NZ]: m. Powersports-NZ-115669216504916/ [DESCRIPTION]: My name is Zach Lewis and this is ZachsDirtBikeLife. I am 15 years old and ride a KTM 350 exc-f. I love to trail ride and get out in the backcountry, I make GoPro videos of my adventures which I post on this channel. I live in Christchurch and my Dad and I regularly do the local “Myride” trail rides, backcountry rid...
Cass Valley - To Memorial Hut & Beyond - ft KRX UTV & Bikes
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[POWERSPORTS NZ]: m. Powersports-NZ-115669216504916/ [DESCRIPTION]: This is ZachsDirtBikeLife. I am 16 years old and ride a KTM 350 exc-f. I love to trail ride and get out in the backcountry, I make GoPro videos of my adventures which I post on this channel. I live in Christchurch and my Dad and I regularly do the local “Myride” trail rides, backcountry rides with our FB group, ride...
Dirt Sprint Series Round 1 - Whitecliffs
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[POWERSPORTS NZ]: m. Powersports-NZ-115669216504916/ [DESCRIPTION]: My name is Zach Lewis and this is ZachsDirtBikeLife. I am 16 years old and ride a KTM 350 exc-f. I love to trail ride and get out in the backcountry, I make GoPro videos of my adventures which I post on this channel. I live in Christchurch and my Dad and I regularly do the local “Myride” trail rides, backcountry rid...
KTM 350 EXC-F - The Perfect Enduro Machine?
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[POWERSPORTS NZ]: m. Powersports-NZ-115669216504916/ [DESCRIPTION]: My name is Zach Lewis and this is ZachsDirtBikeLife. I am 15 years old and ride a KTM 350 exc-f. I love to trail ride and get out in the backcountry, I make GoPro videos of my adventures which I post on this channel. I live in Christchurch and my Dad and I regularly do the local “Myride” trail rides, backcountry rid...
Mud MADNESS, AWESOME Views and Lots of FAILS - Rangitata River Ride
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Mud MADNESS, AWESOME Views and Lots of FAILS - Rangitata River Ride
UTV and Dirt Bike MAYHEM with UNFORGETTABLE Terrain, Canterbury, South Island of New Zealand
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UTV and Dirt Bike MAYHEM with UNFORGETTABLE Terrain, Canterbury, South Island of New Zealand
HIGH Country Enduro - Mckenzie 2 Day Trailride - Day 2 - Grampians Station
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HIGH Country Enduro - Mckenzie 2 Day Trailride - Day 2 - Grampians Station
SHINGLE SCREE Enduros & AWESOME Tracks - Mckenzie Two Day Trailride - Day 1
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SHINGLE SCREE Enduros & AWESOME Tracks - Mckenzie Two Day Trailride - Day 1
GNARLY River Crossings & HUGE Rocks - Unknown Stream to Rolleston Rocks from the Wilberforce River
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GNARLY River Crossings & HUGE Rocks - Unknown Stream to Rolleston Rocks from the Wilberforce River
SHARP Rocky Track & SLIPPERY Grass - Kaiwara Organized Trail Ride 2022 in New Zealand
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SHARP Rocky Track & SLIPPERY Grass - Kaiwara Organized Trail Ride 2022 in New Zealand
EPIC Farm Trails and Beautiful MOUNTAINS - Grasmere Organized Trail Ride in New Zealand
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EPIC Farm Trails and Beautiful MOUNTAINS - Grasmere Organized Trail Ride in New Zealand
BOULDER BOUNCING The Upper Rakaia River! - Havelock River Dirt Bike Adventure
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BOULDER BOUNCING The Upper Rakaia River! - Havelock River Dirt Bike Adventure
UNDROWNING a Bike! - Godley River Dirt Bike Ride
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UNDROWNING a Bike! - Godley River Dirt Bike Ride
Deep WATER and Big BOULDERS! - Havelock River Dirt Bike Ride
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Deep WATER and Big BOULDERS! - Havelock River Dirt Bike Ride
Fork Stream - Glenmore Station - Lake Tekapo
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Fork Stream - Glenmore Station - Lake Tekapo
UTV Special - Ben More Station, Springfield
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UTV Special - Ben More Station, Springfield
Kowai NORTH BRANCH and Waipara River - Fast Paced Riverbed
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Kowai NORTH BRANCH and Waipara River - Fast Paced Riverbed
Hinds River - Slippery Stream
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Hinds River - Slippery Stream
The Peaks Myride 2021 - Muddy Mountains
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The Peaks Myride 2021 - Muddy Mountains

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @Comm253
    @Comm253 12 днів тому

    Hi are you allowed to ride non registered dirt bikes on this trail?

    • @ZachsDirtBikeLife
      @ZachsDirtBikeLife 8 днів тому

      Omarama saddle is technically a public road I believe, so yes the bikes technically need to be registered, but quite a few of us were on non-registered bikes. You will be fine with Mt St Bathans, it’s a proper track off the main road.

    • @Comm253
      @Comm253 8 днів тому

      @@ZachsDirtBikeLife Sweet as bro good to know. I dont want to be ripping around on any tracks that arent dedicated 4wd tracks. Thanks for letting me know. Do you also know any site where I can find all the 4WD tracks near queenstown where I can ride? Just cant seem to find anything, even on DOC website. Thanks

    • @zachlewis7065
      @zachlewis7065 8 днів тому

      @@Comm253best website would be Adventure Guide, which also has an app. It is paid but I think they show some tracks for free. It is definitely the most comprehensive site.

    • @damincummings4950
      @damincummings4950 3 дні тому

      The ridgeline at the 5 minute mark of your video is that on the Mt Saint Bathans track or Omarama saddle.

    • @ZachsDirtBikeLife
      @ZachsDirtBikeLife 2 дні тому

      Mt St Bathans

  • @maljohn1414
    @maljohn1414 2 місяці тому

    Road the same tracks back in the 80s on my 1983 KDX175 air cooled with drum brakes which when hot were useless but I had an awesome time with my mates who were also on old time machines.

  • @kiwiadventurer
    @kiwiadventurer 6 місяців тому

    Impressive route for a days ride. Was a shame the cloud dropped on the Kohurau Saddle, the views are wicked.

  • @nylepaulsen9616
    @nylepaulsen9616 7 місяців тому

    What hut is that if you don't mind me asking

  • @mikekeen9710
    @mikekeen9710 8 місяців тому

    awesome been up there many times with much lower water level wot sort of kowie 4x4 was that ive often thought bout something like that but hard to beat a big 4x4 when weather is shit or ya got abit of gear to haul lol gr8 vid

  • @kiwionbike
    @kiwionbike 8 місяців тому

    Great video. I managed to get up to the same spot last year. Gus at Patuki Station is a great bloke. Keep up the great videos Zach

  • @KiwiDan333
    @KiwiDan333 11 місяців тому

    Enjoying your vids! Is that a 350 EXC-F you're on? If so, how have you found it? Reliable? Cheers

    • @ZachsDirtBikeLife
      @ZachsDirtBikeLife 11 місяців тому

      Nah I’m riding a 500 in this video, forgot to mention it as my 350 was out of commission. The 350 is a great bike, with the perfect balance between weight and power. We have a 250 and a 500 ktm and I find the 500 great with heaps of torque but too heavy in the slow stuff, and the 250 great in the slow stuff but lacking a bit of power on open tracks. The 350 is just right in my opinion. Ktms usually need to be maintained more than other bikes (air filter, oil changes) but still last a long time as my Dads 500 has 640 hours on it without a bottom end rebuild

    • @KiwiDan333
      @KiwiDan333 11 місяців тому

      Thanks heaps, great info.

  • @jdhart111
    @jdhart111 11 місяців тому

    a huge thank you to the landowners that make respectful exploring possible!!.. its an amazing place out there,and in my experience the land owners are so proud of there land they want to share it with others...unfortunately there are way to many muppets that have no appreciation or respect..(age is not the common factor........) great footage as always zach!!

    • @ZachsDirtBikeLife
      @ZachsDirtBikeLife 11 місяців тому

      Thanks mate, yes 100% without landowners half of our rides wouldn’t be possible but there surely are some that ruin it for others

  • @jevans720
    @jevans720 11 місяців тому

    Is this a public track?

  • @WARweezy
    @WARweezy 11 місяців тому

    around 13:00 minutes looks like that bike has a reklus clutch. I have one but still have yet to install it in my husky 401.

  • @gazwit1603
    @gazwit1603 11 місяців тому

    What about the people how put the fence up thats more impressive 😂

  • @jdhart111
    @jdhart111 11 місяців тому

    that was a nasty get off!! good thing to walk away from it! amazing place!!

  • @Vercci1
    @Vercci1 11 місяців тому

    Been waiting patiently for a new upload bro! Just relocated to Christchurch, hopefully be able to get out and about and check out some of these areas.

    • @ZachsDirtBikeLife
      @ZachsDirtBikeLife 11 місяців тому

      Yeah been far to long, got very busy last year with exams but got some free time now!

  • @spencer1793
    @spencer1793 Рік тому

    Hey bro is something that can be done in 4wds and who do we contact about access?

    • @ZachsDirtBikeLife
      @ZachsDirtBikeLife Рік тому

      Yes would be able to be done with 4wds, sorry it wasn’t me who arranged access, but you could try the Nevis farmer

    • @spencer1793
      @spencer1793 Рік тому

      @@ZachsDirtBikeLife sweet thank you

  • @kieranbroadfield3401
    @kieranbroadfield3401 Рік тому

    awesome videos man. Just moved south, and I'll be getting a bike again. This country is amazing

  • @jdhart111
    @jdhart111 Рік тому

    7.25min is a trap thats got me a few times....riders stopped right in front of the markings blocking it for everyone else 😯😟and you dont see it when you come up to it and end up not going on the tracks you want too..........😶 as always a great vid!!

  • @Smaev_Nation
    @Smaev_Nation Рік тому

    going agin this year?

    • @ZachsDirtBikeLife
      @ZachsDirtBikeLife Рік тому

      Nah not this year, long way to drive from Chch and got many exams on at the moment

  • @ScoobyLew
    @ScoobyLew Рік тому

    how long does coal pit road take and does it have a loop style track ... cheers

    • @ZachsDirtBikeLife
      @ZachsDirtBikeLife Рік тому

      Maybe 15-20 mins to the top, you can do a loop through to the Nevis but some of it is private farmland

  • @notsorare
    @notsorare Рік тому

    Interesting the different riding techniques I like the guy using his legs as stabilizers 😂

  • @kylefrandsen5507
    @kylefrandsen5507 Рік тому

    Hi Zach. You said the river is private access - are you able to share how you got permission to go up the river? Id like to get up there soon.

  • @markmorrell7211
    @markmorrell7211 Рік тому

    How long was the ride?

    • @ZachsDirtBikeLife
      @ZachsDirtBikeLife Рік тому

      140km loop

    • @markmorrell7211
      @markmorrell7211 Рік тому

      @@ZachsDirtBikeLife wow that's a long way. How many times do you get to fill up? So you don't all in one day?

    • @ZachsDirtBikeLife
      @ZachsDirtBikeLife Рік тому

      @markmorrell7211 we put the fuel a trailer and can fill up at lunch break, about halfway. We do the loop once in one day

  • @jdhart111
    @jdhart111 Рік тому

    that made my thursday night!!im one of the people that do the marshalling at danseys and this year i missed this track on thursday and hurt myself in the trees and didnt ride friday or saturday when it counted😔 the rain really mixed things up on saturday!this reminded me of why i normally love sweeping this track at the end of the day!such an amazing track! and outstanding effort the danseys track setout boys and land owners and school put on!!

    • @ZachsDirtBikeLife
      @ZachsDirtBikeLife Рік тому

      Yes 100% thanks, Danseys is always one best rides in terms of variety and challenge, there is always a track for everyone. Shame about your injury, it was a great day with the rain mixing things up!

  • @donovancooper1707
    @donovancooper1707 Рік тому

    Love it! How can i become part of this group, i live in the area

    • @ZachsDirtBikeLife
      @ZachsDirtBikeLife Рік тому

      Cheers, an awesome area to ride in. A good way to meet/ride with new people is through fb groups such as NZ adventure riders

  • @ethanpayne8694
    @ethanpayne8694 Рік тому

    Wow ! That’s epic, was this a private organised ride ?

    • @ZachsDirtBikeLife
      @ZachsDirtBikeLife Рік тому

      Yep it was, although some parts of like through the Nevis and up the mountain are public access

  • @henzmatto4982
    @henzmatto4982 Рік тому

    Hey zach, from memory did you go up the true left to fanghill stream and then cross the Wilberforce to moa stream? Or did you cross further down (more towards coleridge end)

    • @ZachsDirtBikeLife
      @ZachsDirtBikeLife Рік тому

      Yes I think we crossed just after the fanghill hut, almost opposite Moa Stream as the track up the true left is pretty good.

  • @torariders313
    @torariders313 Рік тому

    Mint video bro! very well done.

  • @GBlanchy
    @GBlanchy Рік тому

    The dreaded tree root brings fear to most riders

  • @antonyarnanova
    @antonyarnanova Рік тому

    Thanks for taking us along- looked like an awesome ride!

  • @jdhart111
    @jdhart111 2 роки тому

    good stuff zach!

  • @craig0s
    @craig0s 2 роки тому

    Great video Zac. Craig (a.k.a the Dog Rooter rider in this video). 🙂

  • @adventureswithham2223
    @adventureswithham2223 2 роки тому

    Just throw the ole dog rooter through mate!! She’ll be sweet,! Best one yet Zach 👌🏼

  • @brenta4ngy
    @brenta4ngy 2 роки тому

    Man this has to be some of the best quality video I have seen on You tube, Keep up the great content

  • @simonerodgers7633
    @simonerodgers7633 2 роки тому

    Great video!

  • @fullypinned
    @fullypinned 2 роки тому

    Did you hear bout my mate who came off in that trail ride that day he broke his collar bone

    • @ZachsDirtBikeLife
      @ZachsDirtBikeLife 2 роки тому

      Yeah I did hear something happened, not good at all

    • @fullypinned
      @fullypinned 2 роки тому

      @@ZachsDirtBikeLife ye I got the whole thing on camera his pov

  • @fullypinned
    @fullypinned 2 роки тому

    Hi love the video always wanted to do the awakino station cause it's really close to where I live I have some questions as well how did u get your sponsors

    • @ZachsDirtBikeLife
      @ZachsDirtBikeLife 2 роки тому

      Yeah cheers, got sponsors as my videos were attractive to publicise companies.

    • @fullypinned
      @fullypinned 2 роки тому

      @@ZachsDirtBikeLife oh right

    • @fullypinned
      @fullypinned 2 роки тому

      @@ZachsDirtBikeLife would u know of any companies in New Zealand that do dirtbikes

  • @craig0s
    @craig0s 2 роки тому

    Fantastic.

  • @px50fj81
    @px50fj81 2 роки тому

    Hey I think we saw you guys. I took my bt50 to unknown hut. Wouldn't recommend 😅

  • @kiwionbike
    @kiwionbike 2 роки тому

    Nice video! Looking to do this track also over the summer. Great scenery and ride

    • @ZachsDirtBikeLife
      @ZachsDirtBikeLife 2 роки тому

      Thanks yeah awesome country there you would never know there was so much land on top of those mountains

  • @toeyV8
    @toeyV8 2 роки тому

    Nice work on the slow mo

  • @fullypinned
    @fullypinned 2 роки тому

    Love the video man did the same trail ride and I found it slippery at the start but I found the Enduro sections pretty good tbh

  • @two-up
    @two-up 2 роки тому

    Hi great material very nice mounted ;)

  • @jamiemcskimming1070
    @jamiemcskimming1070 2 роки тому

    Where abouts did ya stay dude? She's a pretty good ride, another good one here is gut buster in March

  • @seanmcm157
    @seanmcm157 2 роки тому

    gone 4k, sweet! so much more detail in the videos at that bitrate.

    • @ZachsDirtBikeLife
      @ZachsDirtBikeLife 2 роки тому

      Yeah definitely, still not the best quality but definitely better

    • @ZachsDirtBikeLife
      @ZachsDirtBikeLife 2 роки тому

      Yeah definitely, still not the best quality but definitely better

  • @stevehenley8409
    @stevehenley8409 2 роки тому

    Awesome looking fast as on that bike ....mint vid

  • @thinhphu3345
    @thinhphu3345 2 роки тому

    sdsadasdasa

  • @francoisstrydom460
    @francoisstrydom460 2 роки тому

    Good vid bud. I was thinking of taking part in the series but wasn't sure what kinda riding it was. Now I have a better idea. How many riders rode on this day?

  • @stillbingrude
    @stillbingrude 2 роки тому

    no thought of the 500 exc-f? nice bike either way

    • @ZachsDirtBikeLife
      @ZachsDirtBikeLife 2 роки тому

      Yeah the 500 excf is an awesome bike too! All the power you would need in the trails and great handling. One of the best dual purpose bikes.

  • @tylermawhinney3792
    @tylermawhinney3792 2 роки тому

    Good job Zach you are my inspiration. Keep up the good work.

  • @ThomperBeThompin
    @ThomperBeThompin 2 роки тому

    Great video!

  • @kiwiadventurer
    @kiwiadventurer 2 роки тому

    That was entertaining and no doubt extremely challenging. You won't know yourself on the new bike, look forward hearing what you think of it.