Don’t Watch This Mountain Biking Video If You’re Afraid Of Heights

All, Video, X-Treme Sports! Stephen Douglas December 22nd. 2011, 3:10pm

This is some beautiful camera work, but I don’t care how gorgeous nature is. This video is proof that I can experience nature from the comfort of the Internet. How all similar mountain biking videos don’t end like the video below is amazing.

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26 Responses to “Don’t Watch This Mountain Biking Video If You’re Afraid Of Heights”

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WWoS Stayed At a Holiday Inn Express Last Night Says:
December 22nd, 2011 at 3:15 PM
I especially like that at 19 seconds, the camera guy adjusts his bike from 1 inch from certain death, to a more comfortable four inches.
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YYSA Says:
December 22nd, 2011 at 3:19 PM
Ugh. Can’t you people just take drugs like normal people.
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guinnessgirl13 Says:
December 22nd, 2011 at 3:20 PM
I especially like that at 19 seconds, the camera guy adjusts his bike from 1 inch from certain death, to a more comfortable four inches.
Ha.
Kind of reminds me of riding burros in Bryce Canyon in Utah. They train them to ride right along the edge. Very freaky.
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TexansFan Says:
December 22nd, 2011 at 3:24 PM
Don’t get too close to the wall
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YYSA Says:
December 22nd, 2011 at 3:25 PM
Don’t get too close to the wall
It’s dirty and scrapy.
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WWoS Stayed At a Holiday Inn Express Last Night Says:
December 22nd, 2011 at 3:29 PM
Both videos taught me one thing. If I’m mountain biking anywhere, I’m making sure the idiot ahead of me is better than I am. Nothing worse than being on the edge of a cliff and having some jackass walk his bike or hesitate and make you stop short.
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VladimirCrouton Says:
December 22nd, 2011 at 3:31 PM
Best part of the 2nd video? “Did you film it? Ya.”
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kaiserwilhelmreems Says:
December 22nd, 2011 at 3:32 PM
How all similar mountain biking videos don’t end like the video below is amazing.
ha, what an asshole.
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sportsgal116 Says:
December 22nd, 2011 at 3:33 PM
This is as crazy as the guy that climbs mountains without any safety equipment. Alex Honnold.
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Stop The Bus And Let My Brother Jack Off Says:
December 22nd, 2011 at 3:43 PM
Alex Honnold.
His ability to stay calm while climbing thousand-foot sheer cliffs with nothing but chalk on his fingers is beyond my comprehension. Kid is unreal isn’t he?
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sportsgal116 Says:
December 22nd, 2011 at 3:46 PM
Kid is unreal isn’t he?
I’ve watched that interview with him 2 times and felt anxious and nervous seeing him climb like that both times.
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kaiserwilhelmreems Says:
December 22nd, 2011 at 3:46 PM
His ability to stay calm while climbing thousand-foot sheer cliffs with nothing but chalk on his fingers is beyond my comprehension. Kid is unreal isn’t he?
or slightly insane to be calm while doing that.
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mizerle06 asks for the autoplay to be turned off Says:
December 22nd, 2011 at 3:48 PM
This is as crazy as the guy that climbs mountains without any safety equipment. Alex Honnold.
freeclimb up Halfdome!?
/faints
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FredSanford Says:
December 22nd, 2011 at 3:49 PM
Yeah, and then it’s $50,000 for them to chopper this asshole out. F you hippy.
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St. Bear Says:
December 22nd, 2011 at 3:52 PM
That shit ain’t nothing.
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Stop The Bus And Let My Brother Jack Off Says:
December 22nd, 2011 at 3:53 PM
I’ve watched that interview with him 2 times and felt anxious and nervous seeing him climb like that both times.
Yep…me as well. I also get a bit queasy watching that American Express commercial that has he and his girlfriend in.
/stays on the lower floors at hotels
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FredSanford Says:
December 22nd, 2011 at 3:54 PM
Between the NyQuil ads and the other shit on this site, it’s getting pretty annoying to spend any time here.
I like how the NyQUil ads are called “pushdown” instead of “dropdown”. At least they’re admitting that it’s rude.
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St. Bear Says:
December 22nd, 2011 at 3:54 PM
Yeah, and then it’s $50,000 for them to chopper this asshole out. F you hippy.
Almost all emergency evacs are charged to the person.
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FredSanford Says:
December 22nd, 2011 at 4:00 PM
Almost all emergency evacs are charged to the person.
So then insurance premiums go up for everyone and this douche goes back out and does it again.
Look at me!!! I’m extreme!!!!
Guy wouldn’t pick a fight with me. That would be a bit too extreme.
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St. Bear Says:
December 22nd, 2011 at 4:03 PM
So then insurance premiums go up for everyone and this douche goes back out and does it again.
Look at me!!! I’m extreme!!!!
Guy wouldn’t pick a fight with me. That would be a bit too extreme.
I, for one, thank you sir for sitting at home with the shades drawn and avoiding contact with anything or anyone, so you can help lower the insurance premiums for all of us. You do the general population a great service.
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FredSanford Says:
December 22nd, 2011 at 4:06 PM
You forgot moms basement.
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Stop The Bus And Let My Brother Jack Off Says:
December 22nd, 2011 at 4:08 PM
Guy wouldn’t pick a fight with me. That would be a bit too extreme
I smile and exhale…as I remove The Donkey Crown I’ve worn the last few days and place it atop the head of Fred. You should be safe sitting on your couch, stuffing your piehole, and commenting on those that are actually living!
/laces up sneaks and heads out to Jesusita Trail
//glances back and shakes head once more at Fred, hopes he finds happiness
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Stop The Bus And Let My Brother Jack Off Says:
December 22nd, 2011 at 4:10 PM
Damn you St. Bear! Just too slow a typer apparently…Fred, maybe you can help me? Maybe a little pugilist tough-guy typing lesson?
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FredSanford Says:
December 22nd, 2011 at 4:15 PM
OK, apparently I’m digging another hole here. Not really the lame ass that you think.
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Stop The Bus And Let My Brother Jack Off Says:
December 22nd, 2011 at 5:19 PM
OK, apparently I’m digging another hole here.
I was you a few days back.
/extends olive branch
//peas in the middle east!
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FredSanford Says:
December 22nd, 2011 at 5:36 PM
I’m good for at least once a year on Basketball threads.
Thread killa’