This video was getting long so after polling you guys, I broke it into two. The second part of the Video will be posted tomorrow, [link will be Here] But if you haven't see the practice day footage you should watch that too. ua-cam.com/video/RSbKt0Yp288/v-deo.html - That video will help give you a bit more context. Cheers!
Phil, your cornering speed breaks my brain lol. And can you PLEASE go show the EWS guys how to set up their go pro cameras properly :) Good stuff man and it was great chatting with you and Hailey
ha, I need my competitive advantage, while they train, I'm fiddling with my cameras haha. To be fair, at Burke Their lighting conditions in the woods on their race day was much more challenging that our race day. We lucked out with overcast skies!
these videos make me always in the mood to hit the trails. Its so fun to watch you just fly down these routes, knowing it would take me 10x longer to do the same route since ive only had a mountain bike since february. I definitely learn a lot watching your line choice and technique, so thanks!!!
I've skiied at Burke my whole life. Definitely entertaining to see you hit the trails there way harder than I do (at least in dirt season). Hoping to get up there next weekend! See you guys at Bolton again sometime!
@@SkillsWithPhil Lower j bar aka stage 2 is the worst trail by far up there. Down low there was a nice skidder line off it, but some assholes keep brushing it in.
Phill I had told ya already, a common mortal soul can not ask someone like Win Masters or somebody of that calibre to get adviced how to aproach the event but you shurely can.. So I hope you did so.. BTW, the SENSOR was the better option for this, in my opinion..
NOO!! I saw it yesterday, swallowing the front rider, shouldn't this be foreseen by race organisers? Doesn't make much sense a time race bumping into others riders in a stretched trail. Hope ok
Perfect example of what's wrong with MTB these days. Pay to be lifted to the top and gravity is your speed. We used to climb the fire roads up and not walk, then ride the snow slopes down. Like real men. Oh I can go downhill fast, but I'm gonna take the ski lift back up. Phil seriously huffing and puffing going down hill. Why whimps.
Wow Phil, that was an insane run up until the spill on transfer to stage 6. I really wanted to see your time with the speed you were carrying. Super impressive and I hope your legs aren't too sore after all that climbing!
That crash sucked you were on a great pace, definitely just lost focus a bit. You are doing great for someone who doesn't like climbing. And to the trolls it's OK to hate climbing especially boring ass fire roads that never end.
Great video. Loved seeing that after the crash you still were out there having a great time and didn't let it get to your head (or at least show that it got to you) thanks for the awesome content!
The crash sucked. I was trying really hard to take things smoothly and had been doing a good job. I should have given the rider in front more time, but with how quick that stage was, 45 seconds seemed like enough. So overall, it was my fault and since my livelyhood doesn't depend on race results, it didn't bother me too much. I think I would have gotten that stage had I not gotten distracted.
im a shuttle rider myself. been pedaling a whole lot this season for some reason.. still not a fan. haha! still amazed at your pace and lines you rode at whistler after having not been there in over 3 years. you are an animal man. thanks for sharing.
I have a whole other EWS race to do this weekend, and I don't have too much time to edit this videos before I need to leave. I still need to maintain my bike from this race.
Absolutely epic! I've run those trails so many times, it's awesome to see them from your POV. You've shown me a few new line choices to try out. Keep doing what you do!
Seems like your bars twist a lot in crashes Phil, probably cos you ride so damn fast! I would try overtorquing your stem clamp bolts a bit if they aren't already, or maybe using a bit of carbon gripper on the steerer tube. That said it would make the bars harder to twist back into place
You think stage 2 was flat? I’m from Minnesota, I was born by the flatness, molded by it. I didn’t see any actual elevation until I was already a man /s That stage looked brutal, especially after climbing up lol
Love the medic really subtle asking if your shoulder is okay. Been there, when in race you often don't feel how mangled you really are. Really helps is someone casually checks in
I am a regular person. I swear, but i knew from the beginning of the channel it probably wasn't something i wanted in my videos for the parents watching with kids.
That stage 2 was brutal, 7:21 for me. Training for this race I guess would've helped lol. But man what an event. Bummed there aren't any races returning to the states next year...
Is it hard to get out of the "playfulness" style of riding (gaps, manuals, landuals etc etc) you normally do for most videos on your channel and back into the race style ever? Just curious to hear (if I can get a reply 😀) your thoughts on the ability to go back and forth between "disciplines" or "styles" - whichever term you prefer.
Nah, It just depends on my mood and headspace. My objective when racing is going fast, my objective for having fun is finding new lines/gaps. Both of those are involve being able to read terrain.
@skills With Phil - Great video. Would love to see you do the EWS-100 Whistler with Nick, Jordan and Dangerous Dave or get them to come out east for the UA-camr EWS showdown.
I went down the EWS line on Petzen 2 weeks ago (without the climb) and while I crashed a few times it was an amazing experience for me! Didn't go as fast as you here tho. Great video!
Yes my headset is literally disassembled right now. It's been a source of frustration TBH. I've been greasing ever few rides but that awful noise comes back after a hard day of riding. My friend suggested i try something different this time, so we'll see if that works.
This video was getting long so after polling you guys, I broke it into two. The second part of the Video will be posted tomorrow, [link will be Here] But if you haven't see the practice day footage you should watch that too. ua-cam.com/video/RSbKt0Yp288/v-deo.html - That video will help give you a bit more context. Cheers!
What hubs do you run?
@@roughandreadyrider2313 think he runs the onyx ones from memory 🤔 they're silent which is so sweet. Perfect for vlogging I reckon.
Based on your speed at this enduro you’re officially banned from the whistler youtuber enduro 😂
Watch out, i might enter under a secret alias "Ham Sill"
Phil, your cornering speed breaks my brain lol. And can you PLEASE go show the EWS guys how to set up their go pro cameras properly :) Good stuff man and it was great chatting with you and Hailey
ha, I need my competitive advantage, while they train, I'm fiddling with my cameras haha. To be fair, at Burke Their lighting conditions in the woods on their race day was much more challenging that our race day. We lucked out with overcast skies!
My bad Phil I jinked you on that 2nd run. Was just saying how you slide out but never manage to fall. I’ll take the blame on that one
So much fun watching this Phil, great work!
Thanks Steve, maybe you'll have to bring your hardtail out to the whistler 80 one of these days haha!
@@SkillsWithPhil oh man, my ankles hurt just thinking about that. It'd be a blast though.
Commenting for the algorithm. I was one of those people who saw Part 2 first.
That’s awsome your getting back into some raceing good to see phil
these videos make me always in the mood to hit the trails. Its so fun to watch you just fly down these routes, knowing it would take me 10x longer to do the same route since ive only had a mountain bike since february. I definitely learn a lot watching your line choice and technique, so thanks!!!
I can’t wait for race season again
Awesome vid! I like the text in the bottom listing times and who you were talking to.
I've skiied at Burke my whole life. Definitely entertaining to see you hit the trails there way harder than I do (at least in dirt season).
Hoping to get up there next weekend! See you guys at Bolton again sometime!
You was cooking 🚀 on stage 3 sucks about the crash great vid looking forward to part 2
Good ‘ol Salt Lake, Colorado
You changed gove’s! Good riding brother I don’t think I could ever do that
I bring two sets with me and alternate so one doesn't get too sweaty.
@@SkillsWithPhil bro your a savage still trying to ride with your bars crooked AF LOL love the vid
Nice done phil you are a great rider
love your videos
That was sick Burke is no joke
You killed it!
It would be exciting to see what Phil could do with some proper training!
oh my god stage 2 looked bruuuutal!! no wonder they didnt let us over there to spectate 😂
You would have been so bored
@@SkillsWithPhil Lower j bar aka stage 2 is the worst trail by far up there. Down low there was a nice skidder line off it, but some assholes keep brushing it in.
Awesome ride 👏👏👏
F*** this, this sucks @$$ haha! You showed us all that You’re a mortal! I loved that part, you pulled through great man and hope you had fun!
hi phil i am the kid who yeld your name at the racer anowsing in the beging
Uh oh. That preview of part 2 doesn't look like you fared too well off of that rock drop into a hole...
Great video and cool to see you do an EWS type event. Clearly the pace was there. Are you doing Sugarloaf? Or do you only race in VT?
I'm going to race woodstock in a few weeks
Brutal
I've been meaning to visit Salt Lake, Colorado
Ah man I liked the first title.
I was a/b testing to see which is more clicky. I hate this part of being a content creator. I
nice man
Do the stickers make you go faster lol
Sure do!
Phill I had told ya already, a common mortal soul can not ask someone like Win Masters or somebody of that calibre to get adviced how to aproach the event but you shurely can.. So I hope you did so..
BTW, the SENSOR was the better option for this, in my opinion..
The sensor would have been a great choice for stage 2. It would have been a terrible choice for stage 6 :P
@@SkillsWithPhil yea, I agree.. And you are the one who was behind the bar, soooo I'll trust your words..😉
fill would've been first in the stage that he crahed if he hadn't crashed
you should do a video with Alex Mcandrew
I'm the worst at coordinating things, but I've thought the same thing.
BURKE
NOO!! I saw it yesterday, swallowing the front rider, shouldn't this be foreseen by race organisers? Doesn't make much sense a time race bumping into others riders in a stretched trail. Hope ok
That announcer yelling “PHILIP KUH-METS” 😂
That's usually how it goes. It's rare when people say it with a silent k.
@@SkillsWithPhil I know what it’s like, people mess up my last name too Lol
You're not lazy, climbing just sucks.
I thought you had to have your helmet on when climbing?
Not when walking, just when riding :)
@@SkillsWithPhil loop holes! Love em! You visiting socal again any time soon?.. a Ted's/Greer/summit weekend!! :)
Perfect example of what's wrong with MTB these days. Pay to be lifted to the top and gravity is your speed. We used to climb the fire roads up and not walk, then ride the snow slopes down. Like real men. Oh I can go downhill fast, but I'm gonna take the ski lift back up. Phil seriously huffing and puffing going down hill. Why whimps.
0/10
I bet you also walked up hill both ways to school, in the snow, in summer.
Yeah! Did you ever try riding EWS? No? Stfu.
You could have just typed "I am very insecure" and saved yourself a lot of time. :)
@@KYMXRacer nah had hills and downs both ways. Going to school was mainly down. Going home was the grind.
Wow Phil, that was an insane run up until the spill on transfer to stage 6. I really wanted to see your time with the speed you were carrying. Super impressive and I hope your legs aren't too sore after all that climbing!
Holy Shit... I live in Utah... I had NO idea SLC was in Colorado! I thought I was good with geography!
AHAHA!
man, phil is so good at finding those sneaky race lines, especially in the last stage
And i still missed a few!
@@SkillsWithPhil I tell you what. You knew when you were coming down. The crowd loves you. And you just look super fast! Nice job
Cheeky cameo by Jack Moir at the end haha. Good job on the race so far Phil 👌
That crash sucked you were on a great pace, definitely just lost focus a bit. You are doing great for someone who doesn't like climbing. And to the trolls it's OK to hate climbing especially boring ass fire roads that never end.
That troll was quite entertaining.
Great video. Loved seeing that after the crash you still were out there having a great time and didn't let it get to your head (or at least show that it got to you) thanks for the awesome content!
The crash sucked. I was trying really hard to take things smoothly and had been doing a good job. I should have given the rider in front more time, but with how quick that stage was, 45 seconds seemed like enough. So overall, it was my fault and since my livelyhood doesn't depend on race results, it didn't bother me too much. I think I would have gotten that stage had I not gotten distracted.
im a shuttle rider myself. been pedaling a whole lot this season for some reason.. still not a fan. haha! still amazed at your pace and lines you rode at whistler after having not been there in over 3 years. you are an animal man. thanks for sharing.
"Lazy"
You’re rolling out content
I have a whole other EWS race to do this weekend, and I don't have too much time to edit this videos before I need to leave. I still need to maintain my bike from this race.
Absolutely epic! I've run those trails so many times, it's awesome to see them from your POV. You've shown me a few new line choices to try out. Keep doing what you do!
Thanks Dan :)
14:25 Spills with Phil
That’s too much climb. The biggest one I’ve done was 5 miles and 3000 ft.
Anything over 100ft is too much climbing.
@@SkillsWithPhil agreed
@@SkillsWithPhil The best is when you get 100 feet of uphill just from jumps hahaha
Anything over 4k feet and you will be directly cutting into downhill performance for most pros.
Xc climbs belong to xc races. Not this crap.
🤩🤘🔥
phill is the reason i got a gt foce
Yeah buddy, you have good taste!! 🤘🤘
Does anyone know how much travel Mr.Phil runs on this GT?
170/160 :)
@@SkillsWithPhil Thanks Phil
Beast! 🍻
Seems like your bars twist a lot in crashes Phil, probably cos you ride so damn fast! I would try overtorquing your stem clamp bolts a bit if they aren't already, or maybe using a bit of carbon gripper on the steerer tube. That said it would make the bars harder to twist back into place
Phil at the end of stage 1 is an instant classic
"I just want to test how grippy it was"... now I know how to answer the question what happened. 😂
phil what camera setup are u using Chest mount or Helmet mount?
You think stage 2 was flat? I’m from Minnesota, I was born by the flatness, molded by it. I didn’t see any actual elevation until I was already a man /s
That stage looked brutal, especially after climbing up lol
Love the medic really subtle asking if your shoulder is okay. Been there, when in race you often don't feel how mangled you really are. Really helps is someone casually checks in
Yo Phil your awesome
Insane lines! Hypnotizing to watch you choose your lines!
Never hear you swear, the amount of times during stage 2 was hilarious haha
I am a regular person. I swear, but i knew from the beginning of the channel it probably wasn't something i wanted in my videos for the parents watching with kids.
@@SkillsWithPhil Just means you are human after all!
Youre amazing phill 🤟
Glad to see that rider holding it down for Salt Lake City Colorado!?!!??
would've loved to seen realtime heartrate data on this one! haha
"Heads up Nico. Never mind, you're good". 🤣🤣
Excellent riding man!
Hi phil
Hey phil
Love the pro tweets you picked happened to be the Masters brothers!
I gasped so loud when you fell down haha hope it didn't hurt too much
Was actually heart broken when you fell
Lets go Phil! Great riding!!!
That stage 2 was brutal, 7:21 for me. Training for this race I guess would've helped lol. But man what an event. Bummed there aren't any races returning to the states next year...
Dude, that stage belonged in the garbage. It was the least fun I've had on a bike in years lol!
Consistently pick crap stages and have Lycra pedal bois design your EWS stages = no more races for your country.
Is it hard to get out of the "playfulness" style of riding (gaps, manuals, landuals etc etc) you normally do for most videos on your channel and back into the race style ever? Just curious to hear (if I can get a reply 😀) your thoughts on the ability to go back and forth between "disciplines" or "styles" - whichever term you prefer.
Nah, It just depends on my mood and headspace. My objective when racing is going fast, my objective for having fun is finding new lines/gaps. Both of those are involve being able to read terrain.
Might be a long climb but you can do it
Sick run...
get it Phil
Imagine!
So good seeing you racing, awesome tracks. But why did they go up a hill mid race run haha that's absolutely killer!
Yeah, that stage felt really poorly thought out. That flies at local enduros but shouldn't have at an ews
Where ya from? Salt Lake City... Mmm California, beautiful!
Would have had an easy stage 3 win without that crash. Nice work!
That was a great edit! Can't wait for tomorrow. Especially with the cliff hanger
@skills With Phil - Great video. Would love to see you do the EWS-100 Whistler with Nick, Jordan and Dangerous Dave or get them to come out east for the UA-camr EWS showdown.
enjoyed watching you race down the twisty trails in the Northeast Kingdom...👍👍
Daaaayyyyuuuummmm Phil... That first stage was gassed... Fair play sir 😁
I went down the EWS line on Petzen 2 weeks ago (without the climb) and while I crashed a few times it was an amazing experience for me! Didn't go as fast as you here tho. Great video!
F this, this sucks a$$😂😂😂😂😂😂everyone in the comments feels the same way but we love it
Think you should continue with EWS. Came second on a stage with a crash…..
I see so many people unfortunately running Chinese wheels. Guess the cost is better but damn, wish they were made in our own continent.
do you ever clean/lube your headset?
Yes my headset is literally disassembled right now. It's been a source of frustration TBH. I've been greasing ever few rides but that awful noise comes back after a hard day of riding. My friend suggested i try something different this time, so we'll see if that works.
Sooo awesome cool epik trail 👍🤘❤
*epic
That feeling when your legs are so tired, its so tempting to sit down but at the same time you dont want to crash lol
Phil tagging the dude and shouting where he got his drink from was funny.
Why do they need the stickers?
You aren't allowed to switch parts mid race.
Phill giving me that post work happyness
You still got it mate. Still freakin fast and too good. More ews racing mate
"Heads up, Nico! Its slippery!"