Danny MacAskill - How we made "The Slabs"...

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  • Опубліковано 24 гру 2024

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  • @jflynn495
    @jflynn495 3 роки тому +481

    The best part was him taking time after a full day of filming to go and ride with the kids in the village. They will remember that for a very long time.

    • @scottsorby7966
      @scottsorby7966 3 роки тому +25

      Absolutely, taking the time to ride with them even though he was tired made him a hero to the kids

    • @bigarnd
      @bigarnd 3 роки тому +20

      Absolute class act he is

    • @dr3iii
      @dr3iii 3 роки тому +12

      I know right? Danny is a people person, he likes interacting with people just like during his visit in the Philippines he rode with us in the streets

    • @mackellarboy7
      @mackellarboy7 3 роки тому +4

      Ano legend

    • @MichaMille65
      @MichaMille65 3 роки тому +7

      He is a hero! 👍👍👍💪💪💪

  • @llove-electrical
    @llove-electrical 3 роки тому +422

    Danny's just created the worlds hardest strava segment.

    • @mattiethomson
      @mattiethomson 3 роки тому +16

      I reckon he might have got the KOM on this one ngl

    • @MrDemondal
      @MrDemondal 3 роки тому +39

      Me falling down the slabs will easily beat his time haha.

    • @shawmiller7357
      @shawmiller7357 3 роки тому +14

      @@MrDemondal just take the GPS and throw it off the top as hard as you can

    • @Happy_Shopper
      @Happy_Shopper 3 роки тому +2

      @@MrDemondal A small price to pay for KOM

    • @basicmtber3840
      @basicmtber3840 3 роки тому

      yeah think no ones gonna beat it

  • @RedBullBike
    @RedBullBike 3 роки тому +727

    That mars bar is ours!

    • @thomasberry2632
      @thomasberry2632 3 роки тому +3

      can i have a beanie

    • @Tristanmcgiven
      @Tristanmcgiven 3 роки тому +2

      Can I have the cheapest thing you sell

    • @theojackson4703
      @theojackson4703 3 роки тому +2

      @Mi Yu lol

    • @GiulioMacchinelli
      @GiulioMacchinelli 3 роки тому +5

      @@Tristanmcgiven I don't think they are gonna send you a thing that cost 100038179930000009€

    • @fjokke
      @fjokke 3 роки тому +2

      @Mi Yu that u try bruh 😂

  • @lukerutherford
    @lukerutherford 3 роки тому +108

    I enjoyed this even more than the actual video.

  • @katrinahase
    @katrinahase 3 роки тому +59

    Loved seeing the kids meet the boat with their bikes. Riding with Danny will be a night they'll talk about for years!

  • @patrickd1791
    @patrickd1791 2 роки тому +10

    What a great guy with a big heart! I'm sure he was exhausted after that very long day and he still went out and played with those kids. This world needs more Danny's

  • @mishmasta
    @mishmasta 3 роки тому +30

    I almost like Danny's making of videos better than the edited cut. It's wild to see the inclines in perspective with people standing on them.
    Huge props for riding with the kids, too. Who knows, he might have inspired another great rider in the making.

  • @TheFlowingScotsman
    @TheFlowingScotsman 3 роки тому +96

    This is the best of your 'behind the scenes' videos. It makes the ride even more impressive. Brilliant stuff guys!

  • @elvismawhinney2494
    @elvismawhinney2494 3 роки тому +67

    Hope this hits the Trending page also. Peace from Ireland ✌🏼💚🇮🇪

  • @ryzo2002
    @ryzo2002 3 роки тому +4

    It’s always hard to tell how steep something is on camera but at 13:36 it shows you perfectly how steep that slap is. Nice one Danny and the rest of the crew

    • @ryzo2002
      @ryzo2002 3 роки тому

      *slab

    • @BMrider75
      @BMrider75 3 роки тому

      @@ryzo2002 hear, hear!
      Steep!

  • @thelastdruidofscotland
    @thelastdruidofscotland 3 роки тому +14

    met danny and his crew a few times now, always kind enough to have a wee chat and humble enough to be approachable, and he always stops to chat and offer advice to the kids wherever he is, top bloke.

  • @AnormalLifeisboring
    @AnormalLifeisboring 3 роки тому +236

    Danny: Go to the "Slabs" find my drone and I'll give you a Mars bar.
    Everyone: OK!!

    • @druss841
      @druss841 3 роки тому +2

      But what about the go pro 😂😂

    • @AnormalLifeisboring
      @AnormalLifeisboring 3 роки тому +8

      @@druss841 You can't deep fry a go pro. :)

    • @asharak84
      @asharak84 3 роки тому +3

      @@AnormalLifeisboring Sure you can! Nice and crispy on the outside, with a melty-wires centre. Just take the battery out first

    • @AnormalLifeisboring
      @AnormalLifeisboring 3 роки тому +1

      @@asharak84 Sounds like a treat I'll have to try it.

    • @marbist5796
      @marbist5796 3 роки тому +1

      @@AnormalLifeisboring why am I still on the internet

  • @Smudgegs
    @Smudgegs 3 роки тому +13

    Playing with the kids shows your big heart, they'll talk about that years from now. Chapeau Chap :-)

    • @beeble2003
      @beeble2003 3 роки тому +2

      Danny = big kid. The only thing he doesn't understand is why all those other kids were so much smaller than him.

  • @Ali_Clarkson
    @Ali_Clarkson 3 роки тому +251

    You mad man!

  • @Twitch0331
    @Twitch0331 3 роки тому +29

    Next up: Danny rides The Nose and El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. We'll done, gents! Great video. Even more amazing descent. 👍👍

  • @ShakaLakaMTB
    @ShakaLakaMTB 3 роки тому +15

    For those who are wondering, the last song is: Tom Rosenthal - I Want You In My Dreams

  • @saxmandave1
    @saxmandave1 3 роки тому +2

    How could anyone give this a thumbs down? Some of the best videos out there. Such incredibly steep footage. Kudos Danny.

  • @MIKE-TYTHON
    @MIKE-TYTHON 3 роки тому +3

    What a genuine guy Danny is. It was so nice, how they went out with the kids, after filming all day as well. It shows how nice these guys are. So glad I watched this 😊.

  • @chrisbeere2117
    @chrisbeere2117 3 роки тому +2

    So modest, so chill but its the breathtaking skill and bravery that leaves you speechless. Big up Danny, you are truly a legend mate.

  • @trialsrob214
    @trialsrob214 3 роки тому +1

    One thing that I really like about Danny is his friendly humble personality and the way he treats his fans, after a tough day at work he still has time for the fans, very class act

  • @cyrusf.4039
    @cyrusf.4039 3 роки тому +2

    What a great guy (really)! Comes back from a long physical day of riding and makes the time to ride with the kids that are waiting for him. Thanks for the privilege of watching you ride.

  • @678crazydave
    @678crazydave 3 роки тому +9

    You are an absolute legend. I love your drive and ambition and class

  • @franciscollie7136
    @franciscollie7136 3 роки тому +12

    I would watch a two hour documentary on this. Or just all the raw footage to be honest. Insane.

  • @pascaldumas8129
    @pascaldumas8129 3 роки тому +2

    I love al your bts footage !!! Your are so smart danny !!! with the kids is a very beautifull moment !

  • @shit_for_shoes876
    @shit_for_shoes876 3 роки тому +12

    Absolutely love this video the most amazing landscape and scenery 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @merchymerchable
    @merchymerchable 3 роки тому +7

    That drone footage is unreal - hats off to the pilot!

  • @fedor_osh
    @fedor_osh 3 роки тому +5

    my heart shrunk and almost stopped, when you watched down that slope, even though I am quite stressproof. Danny, your are a hero.

  • @DivandBenny
    @DivandBenny 3 роки тому +74

    Aye you’re getting a hang of this cycling malarkey 😂

  • @samhailes5928
    @samhailes5928 3 роки тому +72

    Danny also doubles up as a travel agency to tell me places I need to visit next

    • @tomhare5110
      @tomhare5110 3 роки тому

      theres a bothy in the next valley over which is 5 miles away and completely free

    • @samhailes5928
      @samhailes5928 3 роки тому

      @@tomhare5110 haven't been to Scotland and done bothy walks for a few years now - the midges in summer put me off for a while when I was there last but I really should go back

    • @spudvader
      @spudvader 3 роки тому +1

      @@samhailes5928 Avon Skin So Soft is your friend for the midgies 👍

    • @samhailes5928
      @samhailes5928 3 роки тому

      @@spudvader better than deet?

    • @henryrogers7023
      @henryrogers7023 3 роки тому +1

      @Sam Hailes Go in May or September to avoid the worst of the Midge. Or only when it’s windy and sunny...

  • @mastafu80
    @mastafu80 3 роки тому

    Drones were invented just for this footage. You are a hero man!

  • @cannonsloan2783
    @cannonsloan2783 3 роки тому

    This is more than talent... this is pushing the boundaries of what is possible for a human.

  • @keithtiner4474
    @keithtiner4474 3 роки тому +2

    That ride was awesome.
    The drone work was spectacular.
    Every piece of it was beyond top notch!

  • @thechumpsbeendumped.7797
    @thechumpsbeendumped.7797 3 роки тому

    What Danny does is incredible and the way the film crew and drone pilot have captured it is perfect.

  • @paulmcclune7765
    @paulmcclune7765 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome guys well done, makes me feel homesick for The Highlands and the Isle of Skye

  • @pw.70
    @pw.70 2 роки тому

    Mental! Just mental! My palms were sweating all the way down. Great job, guys, all of you.

  • @banzai385
    @banzai385 3 роки тому

    Enough ! You have proved you a mountain GOAT , please don’t go too far, total RESPECT.

  • @d2cdl
    @d2cdl 3 роки тому

    This is an example of UA-cam creators at their finest. Pushing the boundaries of the content as well as how its filmed and produced. (certainly different than watching an unboxing video of the latest smartphone!). Really great job guys and thankyou for doing it.🤘

  • @bengaunt7475
    @bengaunt7475 3 роки тому

    You can’t give the man anything but respect, not only did he have the balls to do it, he had the insane skill to do it! That was amazing!!

  • @livingwithfshd
    @livingwithfshd 3 роки тому

    You are a King Danny, always so inventive and creative that's why you are the GOAT!!!

  • @G4RY1159
    @G4RY1159 3 роки тому +2

    Even at 51 years young and from Scotland myself and been all over parts of the Highlands I've sadly never visited Skye.
    One of the best fish suppers I ever had was in Kyle of Lochalash ''Before the bridge was built''

  • @danpeters6533
    @danpeters6533 3 роки тому

    Nothing better, Danny and crew. Simply amazing...And you gave those kids that met the boat something they will remember forever. Future slab riders maybe?

  • @dinger09
    @dinger09 3 роки тому +3

    The second most impressive thing in this video is how the camera guys can hike up a mountain in those pants. Those are glued on. Well done!

  • @richardperry9764
    @richardperry9764 Рік тому

    Lost count of how many times I've watched this (and the final cut) and still flinch at some points. I have an admission. I'm using this video as part of a training session to staff at my school about Safety Risk Assessment - "". Although we might not do this with the 10 year olds. Brilliant.

  • @Alir2345
    @Alir2345 3 роки тому +13

    Nice danny good to see how it's done🤘

  • @ecalzo
    @ecalzo 3 роки тому +1

    WOWOWOWO.... many athletes put their video on youtube showing the super performance .. only few of them put on the failure too .. the troubles and much more ... like you Danny ... You're SUper ... really appreciate that.. and the facts you rode with the kids ..

  • @alexis1959
    @alexis1959 3 роки тому +4

    Danny and the team - Amazing job!

  • @lame0fame065
    @lame0fame065 3 роки тому +3

    Really needed this to appreciate just how truly insanely steep it is!!!

  • @japeking1
    @japeking1 3 роки тому

    Thats 15 minutes I totally don't resent losing. Thank you.

  • @Astropowergtv
    @Astropowergtv 3 роки тому +2

    To be honest I love and respect brhe shooting skills of the drone pilot

  • @craigobrien4505
    @craigobrien4505 3 роки тому +1

    Saw the segment on BBC news last weekend and was so inspired by what I saw that I bought myself an MTB this week. Can’t wait to hit the trails when it arrives.

  • @borisf2948
    @borisf2948 3 роки тому +1

    wow congratulations to whoever flew the drone in the intro, the shot was spectacular !!!

  • @jakobbsteen
    @jakobbsteen 3 роки тому

    The feels i got from this film.. GOOD JOB

  • @joeumbrell8774
    @joeumbrell8774 3 роки тому

    The behind the scenes is just as fascinating as the actual video!

  • @mrsmith4662
    @mrsmith4662 3 роки тому

    A terrific film guys, in more ways than one! One perilous & skillful descent, beautifully filmed in stunning scenery. Thank you.
    Loved the bit with the kids & their bikes in the dark - it was really good of you.

  • @davidward3887
    @davidward3887 3 роки тому +2

    Love these behind the scenes edits, fantastic work fellas, stunning scenery 👍🤘

  • @muddymongoosemtb9873
    @muddymongoosemtb9873 3 роки тому +6

    Fantastic seeing all the work that goes on behind the scenes to make such a fantastic video.👌👌👌👌😁🤙🤙🤙

  • @LCNismo
    @LCNismo 3 роки тому

    DM! You're a winner in my book and a I wish I had 25% your skill.

  • @MrSkurnz
    @MrSkurnz 3 роки тому

    Wow, absolutely incredible. It looked steep on film, which means it was off the scale!! Thank you.

  • @ellieboa
    @ellieboa 3 роки тому +1

    knowing that the cameraman wanted to close his eyes makes me feel better about my response when I first saw it!

  • @DizzyVizion
    @DizzyVizion 3 роки тому

    Awesome video!
    The bike work.
    The setting.
    The camera work.
    The soundtrack.
    It's a really special video you guys have made here.

  • @Armando-lo6ju
    @Armando-lo6ju 3 роки тому +6

    Amazing video! By the way: what is the name of the song at 10 minutes?

  • @iloveloam276
    @iloveloam276 3 роки тому

    What a legend. Also, what amazing photography, well done the crew, skilled people.

  • @WillStrathmann
    @WillStrathmann 3 роки тому +1

    Amazing to see all the work that went into this!

  • @PixelStacker
    @PixelStacker 3 роки тому +2

    Danny's just created the worlds hardest strava segment. yes!

  • @mtbalpinecounty
    @mtbalpinecounty Рік тому +1

    💪
    It's this stuff that gets my Gonads!!
    🍺

  • @israel9970
    @israel9970 3 роки тому +1

    Danny I live in Israel and I and my friends love and adore you very much!!!❤

  • @coastdave
    @coastdave 3 роки тому

    What a beautiful spot. Absolutely incredible biking

  • @sheppydizzle865
    @sheppydizzle865 3 роки тому +8

    I have seen these slabs with my own eyes and even though I've just watched a video of him riding down it and how he did it I still don't believe that he did 😂🤯 well played sir 👏

  • @realgoodmind
    @realgoodmind 3 роки тому

    This is certifiable. Danny had officially lost his mind. Thankfully we all get to watch it

  • @dongraham1559
    @dongraham1559 3 роки тому

    Truly off the scale AMAZING!!! No idea how that could have been done, but you did it!!

  • @karlvoice6839
    @karlvoice6839 3 роки тому

    Wow Danny you are a legend allways watch your mad adventures and you allways pull it off my 12 year old love everything you do and you are his most favourite person

  • @TheDisruptiveYouTuber
    @TheDisruptiveYouTuber 3 роки тому +15

    8:30 Danny, you're a beautiful person! Top mbr, top guy.

  • @JoshKidder
    @JoshKidder 3 роки тому

    Mountain goat... Alien... definitely not human!! I fell off my couch from the dizziness just watching 🥴
    Unbelievably amazing how Danny always pushes the bounds of what can be done on a mtb!

  • @Pozitivi
    @Pozitivi 3 роки тому +5

    0:02 Wooo! This rock in 0:02
    You're lucky Danny !

  • @beeble2003
    @beeble2003 3 роки тому +2

    Huge props to Andy Lawrence for that amazing minute-long tracking shot at the start of the final film.

  • @Finnspin_unicycles
    @Finnspin_unicycles 3 роки тому +121

    It looks steep on a helmet cam, which means it must look impossible in person.

    • @AKagNA
      @AKagNA 3 роки тому +1

      I def agree

  • @ErikDouds
    @ErikDouds 3 роки тому

    Thank you for making this behind-the-scenes. As an adventure filmmaker and athlete, all aspects of this story inspire me. I look to bring this type of content into the diabetes world so people know they can go do things like Danny even while managing a chronic disease. Cheers mates!

  • @russman109
    @russman109 3 роки тому

    Mate you've put the "mountain" in mountain biking in a more potent manner than any wanker ever here. What a fabulous project and achievement! I'm sure your brake and rotor sponsors are blowing up because of this! I've climbed on Skye, and this blows my god damn mind. Balls of and bike control made of pure adamantium, Danny!

  • @preno5158
    @preno5158 3 роки тому +2

    What a Production Crew! Love it!

  • @luk_st9040
    @luk_st9040 3 роки тому +185

    The title should be: „How I became a Goat“

  • @mtbalpinecounty
    @mtbalpinecounty 3 роки тому +1

    Great to see!

  • @thannilol5793
    @thannilol5793 3 роки тому

    this landscape is so beautiful

  • @markdavis5883
    @markdavis5883 3 роки тому

    I reckon that was better than the actual video. Truly incredible!

  • @df9834
    @df9834 2 роки тому

    Not many human beings capable of that on the planet! Big respect mate ⭐️

  • @hamishverdouw9094
    @hamishverdouw9094 3 роки тому

    This is by far some of the most insane drone footage I have ever seen!

  • @YuraBotanick
    @YuraBotanick 3 роки тому

    This is what it means to live fulfilling life! What could be more beautiful?!

  • @dougmacleod7241
    @dougmacleod7241 3 роки тому

    Both videos about this ride are great

  • @donnahenrikson1320
    @donnahenrikson1320 3 роки тому

    Every time I watch one of your videos I admire the challenges you set yourself, the finished product your team puts together, and your good nature...and also say a prayer of thanks that I'm not your mother :)

  • @billmccaffrey1977
    @billmccaffrey1977 3 роки тому

    Best control I have ever seen!

  • @harleyboyd9998
    @harleyboyd9998 3 роки тому

    WOW Wow wow Controlling Fear & Relying on your many hours of practice & Pure Talent

  • @sanyamgera8857
    @sanyamgera8857 3 роки тому +1

    Your Greatest Fan... 🚵🚵
    .
    .
    #Danny MacAskill...Love you...❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @ellon118
    @ellon118 3 роки тому

    Amazing video, totally breathtaking skills and footage, great to see you taking time out and riding with the local kids. Legend.

  • @richardruns4cake
    @richardruns4cake 3 роки тому +1

    Love how you give us the inside story . Top stuff dude

  • @drmoynihan
    @drmoynihan 3 роки тому

    Glad to see you still have your teeth. :)
    8:28 The best part which reminds us all of our childhood and riding until Mum said we had to come home! :)

  • @elafricano2995
    @elafricano2995 3 роки тому

    Danny, you are awsome, the best but yet, you are MAD, well done mate you made history

  • @daledoesmtb7402
    @daledoesmtb7402 3 роки тому +1

    Amazing! Glad everyone survived.

  • @shanew634
    @shanew634 3 роки тому

    Serious skills and balls of steel.👏👏👏👏

  • @gavinsullivan9015
    @gavinsullivan9015 3 роки тому

    I enjoy these behind the scenes as much as the main video! Some epic drone work really makes this film. Danny as nonchalant as he always seems 👍 thanks for continuing to make such lovely films 👌🏼

  • @AdventuresWithClair
    @AdventuresWithClair 3 роки тому +1

    Such a down to earth dude, awesome job!

  • @johnmccarron
    @johnmccarron 3 роки тому

    Loved how you placed the boulders on the face to guide you down.