114 Foot Dam jump on a dirtbike. Massive Air

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  • @De1taP
    @De1taP 2 роки тому +1928

    If anyone has ridden a dirtbike for about 15 seconds they would realize how absolutely insane this is. You da man🤙

    • @tictacman1000
      @tictacman1000 2 роки тому +85

      This guy makes it looks like pumping a bicycle around a skatepark. Like he's just as comfortable riding as he is walking.

    • @richardcranium9663
      @richardcranium9663 2 роки тому +20

      I grew up on dirt bikes this is absolutely madness what a freaking legend.

    • @cannabistherapy9603
      @cannabistherapy9603 2 роки тому +19

      Landing to concrete is fuckered.. asking for disaster at that gnarly of a length n height

    • @Hillarys33000e-mails
      @Hillarys33000e-mails 2 роки тому +15

      Growing up, my neighbor and I would make small ramps like this and jump our CR 125s up or down a 'big" hill near our houses. This is how I pictured myself, although the camcorder showed we were only about ten feet off the ground lol

    • @The_MTB_GUY
      @The_MTB_GUY 2 роки тому +13

      Bro u dont need to have ridden a moto to realise how insane this is haha

  • @sebastianwhalin743
    @sebastianwhalin743 2 роки тому +2202

    Was anyone else worried about the ramp sliding when he hit it? That would have been catastrophic

    • @BradenRipple
      @BradenRipple 2 роки тому +191

      yeah you wouldn't want to case and ragdoll

    • @steshar2975
      @steshar2975 2 роки тому +77

      Yeah. I've had my fair share of ramps move/slide. Ugh scary shiiizzz

    • @abigmanbmx5214
      @abigmanbmx5214 2 роки тому +6

      Yes

    • @weathdone
      @weathdone 2 роки тому +8

      lucky 4 physic's LOL

    • @DanITGuy
      @DanITGuy 2 роки тому +4

      Hell yes! Or case it, or loop out... oh wait. LOL Bruh he totally killed that gap though!

  • @sebastiannai4381
    @sebastiannai4381 2 роки тому +520

    Every UA-cam release is a home run. If I could give a 100 likes I would. That first time you hit that jump gave me butterflies, so gnarly. You and your team are killing it

  • @kendogg619
    @kendogg619 2 роки тому +68

    The feeling of these types of "ski jumps" is amazing. Feels like your floating forever.

    • @kyleheaser351boombaby
      @kyleheaser351boombaby Рік тому +2

      Exactly! On a far smaller scale, I did this on a fat tire bike on an actual snowboarding/ski jump. Massive landing all downhill, floating long distance down the landing, unreal. Absolutely my favorite style of jump I've ever hit. Love love love this style of jumping.

    • @jblob5764
      @jblob5764 Рік тому +2

      Washougal mx track has a pretty sweet one. Not this insane but still sizeable

    • @anacristinabarros5003
      @anacristinabarros5003 7 місяців тому

      if you do them wrong you will float forever

  • @lunaticrider209
    @lunaticrider209 2 роки тому +286

    You’re definitely living by the motto live free ride free! Glad to see you back on the two stroke. Take care bro 🤙🏼

    • @red1bong
      @red1bong 2 роки тому

      Fuck 4stroke if your on the edge 2stroke is where it's at nothing like the mix!

    • @mastercreamer1398
      @mastercreamer1398 2 роки тому

      Crappy ole reche canyon eh

    • @GHOST__BRAIN
      @GHOST__BRAIN 2 роки тому +2

      you da man raha

    • @mastercreamer1398
      @mastercreamer1398 2 роки тому

      @@jacobnelson2480 we call them losers

  • @nigelrobson3394
    @nigelrobson3394 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for your crazy ride, I love the way you ride. Nigel.

  • @jpesicka492
    @jpesicka492 2 роки тому +86

    Damn that damn dam jump was so damn cool. Coolest damn dam jump ever.

    • @1971puffy
      @1971puffy 2 роки тому +2

      Don’t flatland that damn dam jump!!

    • @Orikix
      @Orikix 2 роки тому +1

      Yes, that construction thingy was really really cool, woow

  • @thomassanio8745
    @thomassanio8745 Рік тому +5

    Nothing, nothing beats a two stroke for jumping IMO, obviously an expert like Raha agrees! Great to see some true spur of the moment Freeride👍. Thanks for this!

  • @JJO113LVK
    @JJO113LVK Рік тому +5

    Honestly, I loved dirt bikes when I was younger and kind of fell out due to life.
    Seeing your videos has inspired me to get another one.
    Keep rippin man!

  • @mrt5342
    @mrt5342 2 роки тому +24

    This sport, and others like it, will generally get words like "crazy" and "insane" thrown out on a regular basis. Stop for a minute and think of how calculated it is when the talent asks the crew "Whaddya think? Should I hit it again?" Awesome vision on a burly gap. Creativity is phenomenal.
    After watching a few other "urban" clips, I was surprised to see there wasn't already a spare wheel or two in the van. Thanks for keeping the sport progressive!🤘

    • @MxRider721
      @MxRider721 2 роки тому +1

      Its both, very calculated, and absolutely fuckin nutty

  • @thelonewrangler1008
    @thelonewrangler1008 2 роки тому +234

    I don't even understand how Colby has already revolutionized the FMX scene yet keeps regularly raising the bar to the level he does

    • @imcontemptwithlife4155
      @imcontemptwithlife4155 2 роки тому +2

      I mean it’s cool, but “revolutionised”? I didn’t see anything revolutionary in the video, most fmx riders that know how to stunt could do this

    • @yeetmeister6462
      @yeetmeister6462 2 роки тому +3

      @@imcontemptwithlife4155 the emphasis is on "could"
      But they don't.
      That's why it's revolutionary
      Im sure you know how to dunk, that doesn't mean that every dunk will go well. And certainly not every dunk is the same

    • @T3n50r
      @T3n50r 2 роки тому +4

      @@yeetmeister6462 That's fair, but if you revolutionise something it'd change how everyone does a dunk altogether

    • @yeetmeister6462
      @yeetmeister6462 2 роки тому +1

      @@T3n50r I guess you are right.

  • @EvilSSP
    @EvilSSP 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for not playing some obnoxious music over this video. So much more enjoyable just listening to what's happening.

  • @donaldmarwitz2046
    @donaldmarwitz2046 Рік тому +3

    God I want to be young again, even at my best, I never jumped anything close to this. Thanks for bringing back good memories.
    Pure Excellent ❤❤❤

  • @LondonWater
    @LondonWater 2 роки тому +2

    I think I got my first dirt bike when I was 10 or 11. All we did was ride, but I lived in Maine, so there was always drugs and drinking involved. Those until I was about 19 quite frequently. Then I went to my first rave, spent 5k on a DJ setup, and spun records 10-36 hours a session for 10 years straight. Things happened. Women came and went. I eventually decided that I needed to try to figure out a way to support myself, and just got a job in a factory type environment (quite the downgrade). Struggle is real now, but man I miss riding. It will always have a special place in my heart.. even though I live it through videos now. Wish crypto would take off again, so I could buy a bike, and just go mess around at local tracks, but such is life❤ I appreciate channels like this for nostalgic reasons. I’ll never be as crazy as I was as a kid, but just riding is fun, even without jumping, or doing crazy stuff. Plus it’s super healthy for my aging 43 year old body. I remember coming home, so sore, from riding all day and into the late night! I have a soft spot for 2 strokes. I know most people ride 4 strokes these days, but I love that weed wackier sound, and power band moment❤️

  • @thomassanio8745
    @thomassanio8745 Рік тому +36

    Have you guys ever considered having a drone fly next to you during a jump when you are way up in the air? I think it would give a great perspective to just how crazy these leaps are👍

  • @NSWelding556
    @NSWelding556 2 роки тому +22

    That jump was insane man! Good to see ya back on a two stroke. I haven’t ridden bikes in years and watching your videos gives me the itch to ride again

    • @skippylegrandgourou2069
      @skippylegrandgourou2069 2 роки тому

      still super smooth compared to mountain bike jumps when i do 10 metres drops i can feel the pain and i have 200 cm travel.

    • @Oob144
      @Oob144 2 роки тому

      Same. I wish everyday I didn’t sell my bike!

  • @denverdanoreno
    @denverdanoreno 2 роки тому +17

    Great challenge! Thanks for the production. The only two things that would concern me would be is the wood jump anchored with Ramset or just free floating? Secondly one of the most missed maintenance items on any bike with spokes is... you got it!

    • @averyshaw2142
      @averyshaw2142 2 роки тому

      Yeah I kept getting worried that the jump would just slide forward

    • @thomassanio8745
      @thomassanio8745 Рік тому

      I can’t help but think what if the ramp slides/moves???? That thought would sure as hell freak me out too.

  • @chainsawFirewood89
    @chainsawFirewood89 2 роки тому +7

    Awesome conntent brother I'm from Arkansas I remember being in the 85cc class with THOMAS COVINGTON HITTING 105FT TRIPPLE PRO BARELY JUMPED, THE DUDE WAS ON FIRE I WISH I COULD RIDE AS MUCH AS YOU GUYS BUT WORKING ALL THE TIME I THINK YOUR VIDEOS INSPIRE THIS 30+ racer or B class ,I have a kz450 an 06 Crf250r,and some how went to work an rise a few trails but I haven't been on the track in years thank you for the Motivation brother!

  • @fielding_s
    @fielding_s 2 роки тому +6

    The shots on this jump are amazing.

  • @craighoffman6876
    @craighoffman6876 Рік тому

    After he did it the first time it was easy for him. Obviously a skilled and experienced freestyle rider, but he never jumped that particular dam/obstacle before with that particular ramp. HIs experience told him what he needed to do with the ramp and his riding, but despite that, the first time making that jump he was facing the unknown in an unconventional situation with obvious heavy consequences for failure. Being able to face all that and conquer it like he did takes faith in his experience and skill, and big time balls.
    I'm an experienced off road rider/racer of moderate skill and a double blip / punch it knee high tree crossing freaks me out and it takes all I have to pull off. Mad respect to this guy!

  • @801MOTO3
    @801MOTO3 2 роки тому +90

    Shannon is more badass than most of us 🤣

    • @todorow22
      @todorow22 2 роки тому +7

      More badass then all of us combined 🤣

    • @notreally2406
      @notreally2406 2 роки тому +1

      @@todorow22 *than, but no

    • @todorow22
      @todorow22 2 роки тому +5

      @@notreally2406 Corrects my grammar then rejects my response 🤣

    • @James_Darin
      @James_Darin 2 роки тому

      Okay SIMP.

    • @mikemurphy5898
      @mikemurphy5898 Рік тому +2

      She really is badass, and she seems legitimately super sweet, but I gotta be honest. Is any of her face real at this point? She looks super plastic. I only mention it cuz I think it's too bad to feel the need to do that, and I hope younger girls don't follow suit. If it makes her happy, then good for her, but it's the follower effect that I worry about.

  • @AlwaysInTheAir88
    @AlwaysInTheAir88 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you for all the help and advice I had a blast and hope to get to ride with you again and I'm always down to do some digging on that same jump try hitting it going left the other day the homie hit it and it's freaking sick huge you have to go over the flagpole

  • @ericstrong513
    @ericstrong513 Рік тому +5

    Very Cool! As an old head skater, couldn't help but immediately start scouting the transitions there, lol. Where Raha was doing the turn before hitting the ramp, looked like a nice transition for a boneless or two. Dams, big culverts, and anything massive like this concrete wise, always got scouted for possible skate terrain back in the 80's, Fun Times! Those jumps were massive!!! Flying that gap looked insane! Mass Props!

  • @wyattcitizenzap4539
    @wyattcitizenzap4539 8 місяців тому

    looks like alot of fun im glad no one ruined it for you guys and you where able to get the footage to share with us all.

  • @GelMibson-u2y
    @GelMibson-u2y 2 роки тому +4

    that chevy is sick

  • @JwallzMTB
    @JwallzMTB 2 роки тому +1

    yo the patience to come back after seeing the spokes is mint. i was like please dont send it again and 10 seconds later loading up, to send another day. YEW! the rigidity of a dirtbike wheel is insane but sometimes you gotta realize when to call it.

  • @H2Raby
    @H2Raby Рік тому +3

    2 things I couldn't stop worrying about when watching this, were:
    1. The kicker sliding as he hit it, and
    2. The recoil from hitting it that fast snapping his arms out of control just before taking off.
    But actually they just soared like eagles, very nice!

    • @H2Raby
      @H2Raby Рік тому

      I know right lol! You really think it would@@tombombadil4176

  • @kennethm.pricejr.8921
    @kennethm.pricejr.8921 Рік тому

    I can't believe the way you guys build those ramps just right, line them up, get up to the exact speed and fly over concrete structures perfectly; mindblowing!!

  • @brodyvanunen
    @brodyvanunen 2 роки тому +6

    Raha worried about casing, but goes soooo deep!

  • @robpatriotselfreliance1637
    @robpatriotselfreliance1637 2 роки тому +1

    BALLS OF STEEL! SICK JUMP🤙🏻 Iron Maiden puts on an awesome show!

  • @jdm7363
    @jdm7363 2 роки тому +12

    Wow, always pushing to the next level. Great job on finding and hittin that one. That was dope 🤙🏻

  • @adamg4754
    @adamg4754 Рік тому +1

    So Dope!! 🔥 I wanna see lil Lynx hit it next!!

  • @cjcampbell4799
    @cjcampbell4799 2 роки тому +3

    As a fellow Maiden fan, I thank you for showing their bad asserie playing live. Their music went downhill after A matter of life and death album. Heavy metal used to be heavy, now it's just a shell of its formal self.

  • @chrisjones9460
    @chrisjones9460 Рік тому

    Some sick jumps and riding!! Then Maiden to top it off!! 🤘😝🤘

  • @jensen9793
    @jensen9793 2 роки тому +4

    Always an inspiration Colby, thanks for sharing your enthusiasm. Make it safe buddy!

    • @sdrawssakcabfrog13
      @sdrawssakcabfrog13 2 роки тому

      Not much to be safe on here... keep it on 2 wheels and hope the brakes work lol

  • @broncobart4354
    @broncobart4354 2 роки тому +1

    Feels like I’m watching some 00’s dirt bike videos in UHD. Awesome stuff!

  • @OurBMX
    @OurBMX 2 роки тому +3

    That dam is no joke...fucking epic. I can't believe you got away without getting hassled. I've been kicked out nearly every time we've gone and we don't have motors haha.

  • @Sryofcrv1
    @Sryofcrv1 5 місяців тому

    You're wild my guy, so much faith in that ramp not moving while you're hitting it. that was awesome.

  • @baby-sharkgto4902
    @baby-sharkgto4902 2 роки тому +4

    Omfg she oj’d sooo hard but handled it better than anyone I’ve ever seen 😅😅😅

  • @gingermanc
    @gingermanc Рік тому +1

    Dope !

  • @jaykennedy764
    @jaykennedy764 2 роки тому +20

    Hey Raha, I have a question. How does the wood ramp that you guys built not move at all when you hit it?? Like, did you nail it down with a Ramset or what? That was so Sick!! Keep em coming!! Shannon is Rad on a bike!!

    • @dnickens20115
      @dnickens20115 2 роки тому +5

      I was wondering the same thing...loved the Iron Maiden at the end 👍😁🔥

    • @TecraTube
      @TecraTube 2 роки тому +2

      maybe sandbags?

    • @jbw5485
      @jbw5485 2 роки тому +4

      You can pause at 6:26. I don’t see anything holding it down

    • @atrain882
      @atrain882 2 роки тому

      I was wondering the same thing I didn’t see shit either but if that ramp moves just 3 inches he’s fucked

    • @Faulty97
      @Faulty97 2 роки тому +1

      Wood is heavy

  • @johnelliott7375
    @johnelliott7375 2 роки тому

    I love how he has a good standing for the Husky shop and just rolls in fixed it up and rolling on. Beautiful!

  • @C-24-Brandan
    @C-24-Brandan 2 роки тому +5

    That is insane , my palms were sweating just watching it lol keep Killin' It man

  • @montyrayza7220
    @montyrayza7220 2 роки тому

    Raha - you are insane in a good way, I could never take a risk that big ... huge balls. Respect

  • @TheAlixour
    @TheAlixour Рік тому

    First time ever watchin' anything like this. Man this is so cool. Thanks for the video!

  • @benrowe398
    @benrowe398 2 роки тому

    Freaking Awesome Courage, and The Bonus Iron Maiden was freaking Sweet!

  • @reddiver7293
    @reddiver7293 Рік тому

    Great video!
    Thank you.
    Really glad you didn't charge it with broken spokes in front wheel.

  • @socaldragonfarms5751
    @socaldragonfarms5751 2 роки тому +1

    Damn Colby!!! Gnarly!!! Awesome footage !!!

  • @icedoutgames4051
    @icedoutgames4051 2 роки тому +1

    Wow that's some crazy stuff. I shat in my pants just watching the video and this guy is out there actually doing the thing. Imagine what he was feeling. That's some balls right there for all of you ladies and gentlemen out there.

  • @briandhoward6137
    @briandhoward6137 2 роки тому +2

    Super sick. Love your approach to free riding.

  • @TVLord0
    @TVLord0 Рік тому +2

    I can't wait to try this at home

  • @peterbennett2167
    @peterbennett2167 Рік тому

    Great to see the young male brain is still alive and kicking. Proud of you young generation of blokes.

  • @RX3RD_RedStar
    @RX3RD_RedStar Рік тому +1

    this is the living definition of send it

  • @AlerionKws
    @AlerionKws 2 роки тому

    you've taken what twitch started and kept it fresh. fucking love it.

  • @JNRock
    @JNRock Рік тому

    Yeahh You Rock!
    UP THE IRONS!!! 🙌🙌🙌🤟🤘🤙

  • @michaelmckenzie1599
    @michaelmckenzie1599 2 роки тому +1

    Bro sick content!!!!! Been following for a few years now. Your style takes me back to the OG militia days!!!!! Back when crusty demons was still bangin!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

  • @shouldigetit
    @shouldigetit Рік тому

    I don' think you understand how INSANE this is Raha!

  • @H2O_Details
    @H2O_Details 2 роки тому

    On and off the bike, the rahest. Love seeing your girl ripping too. 🤘🤙🤘

  • @HandDriven
    @HandDriven 2 роки тому +1

    There’s literally no one in the world doing anything like what you do and it’s so rad.

  • @kencentral1
    @kencentral1 2 роки тому +1

    Work it Bra!🎉

  • @darrenhill3514
    @darrenhill3514 2 роки тому +2

    I used to hit jumps in my younger days...now I'm a big ole sissy lol glad others are keeping things live and well! Also thank you for putting metal/punk back into moto videos.

  • @TAllyn-qr3io
    @TAllyn-qr3io 2 роки тому

    I ride a KTM 300 XCW and raced MX as a kid, 250 expert class and the video is killer w/the best part being the Iron Maiden concert. Have seen them on every major tour from The Number of the Beast thru Book of Souls 🤘🤘🤘love seeing the younger generation keeping it WFO! 🤙

  • @super6746
    @super6746 2 роки тому +1

    i love how in every video like this, be it dirt biking, mountain biking, skate or snowboarding, the first person go pro never does it justice, then you get the pan out and see how wild that shit really was

  • @Analogy13
    @Analogy13 2 роки тому

    Gonna go back n watch all of it n catch up💯

  • @MikeBusby3773
    @MikeBusby3773 Рік тому

    So gnarly! Respect 💯🤙

  • @tuk2433
    @tuk2433 2 роки тому

    RAHA down for all the gnarliest terrain. Love all the spillway vids.

  • @Powerbandm
    @Powerbandm 2 роки тому

    I love watching fat sends so much more than watching insane tricks! Colby is the man!

  • @jasonhowell9589
    @jasonhowell9589 2 роки тому

    Word up Shannon's a badass!!!! Send it

  • @guy420.
    @guy420. Рік тому

    That little wooden jumps sketchy as anything i love it. Great little kicker sends you flyingg 🎉

  • @richvanevery3
    @richvanevery3 2 роки тому

    The short and sketchy in- run makes this so much more gnarly… Nice jump bro

  • @robscaglione1960
    @robscaglione1960 2 роки тому

    raha is just been plain killing it forever.this is some serious super narrr.thanks for progressing the sport into new levels everyday bro

  • @samperalez4108
    @samperalez4108 2 роки тому

    Subed and like the video. All your gear looks sick I just got a shirt. Good luck everyone who is in the raffle! Merry Christmas!

  • @eschrader
    @eschrader 2 роки тому +1

    Pretty cool video man, I like that it's not just you hitting the jump but more of a moto diary. Keep it up. Crazy landing on those drain pipes with all that calcium crap.

  • @FlyinRyan10
    @FlyinRyan10 2 роки тому +1

    That was gnarly man i couldnt imagine how much crazier it probably was in person. Raha your a beast lol

  • @energyvampire1672
    @energyvampire1672 2 роки тому

    Crazy! as long as everyone is safe, most of all.

  • @danpatterson7108
    @danpatterson7108 2 роки тому

    Shannon's landing's were smooth as silk!

  • @bieda_enduro
    @bieda_enduro 2 роки тому

    Greetings from Poland ✌️

  • @kraigbutcher4864
    @kraigbutcher4864 Рік тому +1

    Super sick. Just insane the amount of air time your getting

  • @Rockyjeeper
    @Rockyjeeper Рік тому

    You’re wrecking the dirt dude!!!😆🤙

  • @chrisstockton7153
    @chrisstockton7153 2 роки тому

    Hell Yeah Dude, get stoked watching you Quarter Pipe at X Games every year so far. You got balls of steel brotha

  • @ramppit
    @ramppit 2 роки тому

    Bangin!! That’s awesome.

  • @larrrevenga49
    @larrrevenga49 8 місяців тому

    Modern day explorers friggin great love it

  • @christophermacier
    @christophermacier Рік тому +2

    It's killer seeing you out there progressing the sport and helping others with their skills. Keep it up!

  • @WockToPoland
    @WockToPoland 2 роки тому +1

    Damn that looks so fun, I hate being old

  • @backwoodsbandit3138
    @backwoodsbandit3138 2 роки тому

    I live down the street from the Grand Sierra Resort. I grew up around there 😅 Sick vid!

  • @skylargowen
    @skylargowen Рік тому

    thats pretty gnarly 114 foot damn jump stoked that you landed it

  • @jimclaytor9834
    @jimclaytor9834 2 роки тому

    Hate to miss the ramp 👍👍🏁🏁

  • @JohnnyB.
    @JohnnyB. 2 роки тому +1

    My palms are sweating just sitting here!! Well done. Just found you and your channel on my home feed, you've gained a sub!!

  • @KCityhamburglar325
    @KCityhamburglar325 2 роки тому

    Good on you testing the ramp first man

  • @alemalia6888
    @alemalia6888 Рік тому

    dame it you guys make it look so easy ,,hats off boys

  • @paulbowman1762
    @paulbowman1762 2 роки тому

    I Notice you always ask your friend for Advice before you do a jump ! Massive RESPECT from ENGLAND mate you've got BIG , BIG BALLS...

  • @AlexanderEL777
    @AlexanderEL777 Рік тому +1

    Words can’t capture how crazy this stunt is

  • @Griuofficial
    @Griuofficial 2 роки тому

    Great video, thanks!

  • @gilligan-No.700
    @gilligan-No.700 2 роки тому

    Nice video buddy 🇺🇲 🤘

  • @ds6872
    @ds6872 2 роки тому +1

    Absolutely sick! I think I would have ditched the nobbies for street tires

  • @williamforbes7156
    @williamforbes7156 2 роки тому

    i'm from no where close, but i really enjoy how this just flows. thanks for sharing fam.

  • @Misserbi
    @Misserbi Рік тому

    I started riding a bicycle in 1982. In 1985 I started skateboarding. In 1990 I started surfing. In 1992 I busted my knee -- it ended everything. Now that I think about it the root of all "extreme sports" ends the same. When I listen to how you are talking -- that was me and I did not know why? At any rate I am 47 and have been waiting to get my electric scooter going for 3 years now. I keep thinking it is too dangerous to be ridden on these roads. Where I live now they are planning to redo them -- so there you go. Everything in good time.

  • @alexcruz2631
    @alexcruz2631 2 роки тому +1

    Evel knievel would approve 👍

  • @brimendis
    @brimendis Рік тому +1

    How does the ramp not move, like downward pressure or smth??

  • @christophersanders5007
    @christophersanders5007 2 роки тому +2

    I used to race Moto-Cross back in the mid to late 70's, and if anybody had said people would be doing stuff like Raha is doing they would say they where crazy. The crazy stuff that Danny Chandler use to do was thought to be the limit back in those days.