Video: Remy Metailler & Yoann Barelli Try to Ride One of the Gnarliest Lines in Squamish
Well, you may have seen a lot of clip of me riding this line in Squamish since the end of 2019, but you have not yet seen a clip of Yoann Barelli riding a top to bottom, even less a follow-cam down it. That day, that was our plan.
Unfortunately, we made mistakes and instead of collecting epic footage, we captured a massive crash. Everything was lined up for success but when pushing the limits of what can be ridden, accidents can happen... Don't worry Yoann is all good and episode 2 will be coming soon!
Watch the full line ridden in the snow:
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That, is complete bullshit. My Stage helmet combined with a Smith Squad goggle and proper clear lens give me perfect view.
It's like alpine climbing when using ropes will make you go slower so the risk exposure increases to things a rope wont really help you anyhow. Not for everybody and justification is for the individual alone.
I have to agree with you guys on this, and I sure can not look into these guys heads but still, smash your face on a rock with that exit speed and it might look very ugly.....
Us average joes could die just the same if we miscalculated a 3 meter jump and smashed the wrong body part into a rock.
This is not to say that what these lads are doing isn't any more dangerous, but that the probability of injury is minimised by knowing their own limits and capabilities. Maybe wearing a lighter helmet helps them set up the right headspace to execute sketchy stuff relatively safely.
@feeblesmith: totally agree. The value of not using ropes to go faster so you have less time to have an accident is debatable though (based on an accident study I translated).
No.
But I did buy a fork from him once so I met him in person. Nice dude.
Looking at your photos you are probably the Jerry yourself, haha!
The French Connection should be an automatic PB Award nominee. Already has Academy and Golden Globe awards.
As for equipment choice, I think there's too many variables involved in anyone's ride to say "wear this or wear that". I ride regular trail with elbow pads and gloves, and have knee pads in the pack. I'm a minority and most of PB would say that's overkill. But I'm old and heal slow. And like to finish rides. I'm also the guy who wants a lightweight trail rated full face. Again, overkill but what I want to cover my own variables. I'm with @feeblesmith with this. It's to each his own to mitigate their risk and fears.
It feels a little like the early Rocky Frorider days. Remy is the new Richie: professional, stylish and getting the most media attention. Yoann is wild and super entertaining: the new Tippie? Does that make Steve the new Wade?
#NeoFreeride #GnarRide
Heavier oil?
Gnarr features: add high speed for the first runs and maybe slow the rebound down to be under complete control.
That drop that Barelli crashes on looks like a proper big one with limited run out too, that whole line looks pretty crazy!
Might be the difference between a racer on race tracks and the guys riding the gnarr.
Remy has previous videos showing that he runs not far off recommended pressures as well as lower tyre pressures (19/21 or 21/23) might be because he is riding bigger features at lower speeds and more natural terrain so needs the grip etc.
Keep up the great work and pushing it to levels the rest of us wish we could. These videos do make me realize what is possible on a much smaller scale.
So if i put a hole in my pants they will fix it ?