THE JOURNEY TO RIDING THE BIGGEST BIKE JUMP IN THE WORLD!!
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- Опубликовано: 23 сен 2024
- I attempt to ride the famous 110 ft jump at the biggest downhill free ride jumps in the world! Dark Fest 2024 has been unreal, the trick sessions and trains through the course have been amazing, but the real challenge on my bucket list is to ride the 110 foot jump, which is the biggest mountain bike jump in the world right now. Please subscribe!
Thanks for all the support and love! Making videos on this stuff is so worth it with all the cool comments to read. Legends
Love you mann!!! Your the bestt i was wondering however just trying to lift my backwheel up on a bunnyhop does ANYONE have any tips anything would help in my oppinion BEST MTB RIDER EVER !!!!
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Such a cool video. You are such an amazing biker you will get the 110 another time gl.
Great video, don't beat yourself up, that's a hell of a distance and your heath is more important than this
I’ve never commented on one of your video’s, but have watched every single one since 2020, don’t beat yourself up, I stopped riding completely 2 years ago after a concussion at BPW - your gut feel changes when you have kids, and you trusted it, you should be so proud of that, I get that this is your career, but your ability to continue to operate at home for your family overrode the hype, and that is so impressive. Good on you for not doing it in conditions that weren’t optimal, I think that took more strength and courage than just “sending it”. You’re one of the best to watch - don’t lose that.
Well said.
Absolutely agree. Absolutely. I'm very proud of you Matt I watch all your videos your fun entertaining self-depreciating and enjoy to hang out with in video and I want you to to know that. That man's right you have a son and a wife and responsibilities and that comes first. Always listen to your gut. You'll get it you got the 90 and the vast majority of people in the population wherever would not do a 90. You remember of the group of people who are professionals in the biking industry for a reason. You remember that you're on the top of the food chain. Peace
100% agree, I came to the comments to say the same, but you stated it perfectly.
Well Lynchie, you might not say much, but when you do, you say it right. 👍🏼 Spot on!
Sorry to hear about the knock on your loaf. 🤕
Couldn’t have said it better myself mate. The 90 footer is still insane. 🤘🏻🤙🏻
Don't beat yourself up bro. The 110 is the biggest jump in the world and it's not worth getting hurt if the conditions aren't right. You're a legend Matt
Tom is actually a madman 😅
King of Dark Fest!
Ice T and Helfare………just sayin
Or a complete lunatic.
It's not often something on youtube actually makes me shocked out loud but that flip on the 110 first go got me
The drone top to bottom footage was awesome. Props to the drone pilot
Tom Isted is a no doubt one of the best to ever do it on an mtb 🤘 Sick chaps
The village people wore chaps
Absolutely lovin seeing all our UK boys at Darkest. Matt, you are as watchable as ever. Brilliant.
It's almost unbelievable that someone can bail like that on that 110 footer and be mostly fine. Really enjoyed the way you captured the mental struggle of wanting to do something like this and having to leave it (for the moment: obviously it will be there next time!); it's a familiar and relatable feeling even for those of us who are NOT trying 110 foot jumps!
I know right! He had a new bike and helmet and was ready to go back at it! Those 110' conditions and speed must be perfect!
Super impressive bro
Dude, the whole course is a beast. The 90 is still mad impressive! But you made the right call, trusting your gut, following advice and not smashing yourself up
Solid! The pressure of the 110 seemed to crush the fun vibe of the rest of the jumps. Respect for recognizing that the conditions weren't right and having the discipline to save it for another day. Keep up the hard work and thanks for taking us along.
It will be there ready and waiting for the best moment of your biking life next time Matt.patience will be rewarded and we'll be here to enjoy it.
Isted is a beast! That backflip first time out on the 110 was jaw-dropping. The stakes are so high, as shown by those crashes in relatively still air. Matt, you made the right decision to be cautious. Better to be able to come back next year and have another try.
Love to see you and Tom buddied up. Two of my favorite riders. How epic!
Dude as a competitive freestyle skier on an international stage in my early twenties I fully respect that decision of the 110. It took a gnarly concussion for me to step back from my own progression and realise there’s more to life than hucking something for the judges (or in your case viewers) pleasure.
It’s not going anywhere and when the time is right you’ll pace yourself and you’ll smash it. A lot of those guys have had at least one extra year on the 90 so it has to be put into perspective. Always a pleasure to watch your videos, I’ll be here next time around.
Matt you are a true sender and having the self control to not just send it is partly why you so successful. This is what happens when you mix passion, talent and making smart decisions!
Mate, all viewers love your stuff whether you hit the 110 or not, it'll come another time 💪💪💪💪
Thanks for sharing Matt. Young guys and girls take note here. Someone of Matt's caliber spending an entire week building up and eventually not hitting it might not be the fairytale ending we (and he) wanted, but it was the smart move. The jumps will still be there and he will be fit and ready for when the time is perfect.
If more people made decisions like the one you did by not jumping, they would still be alive or still able to walk, or still able to hold their children. Your ability not to jump that jump in those conditions when others still did is the best trick I have ever seen any athlete of your skill level ever perform. You are a true professional and I have gained even more respect and admiration for you and the sport/art you represent so well.
Mad respect for hitting any of those. As for the 110', better to walk away than be wheeled away. It'll be waiting for you next year!
As an old bike rider in my mid 70s now I find what you are doing is just out of the world & after watching your video's since my Grandson Luca started working with Red Bull at Hardline I really enjoy all your video's & this one will happen for you but please remember that as you get older you do lose that little bit of time in your body but distance stays the same.. but great video again Matt & make sure you stay safe & bad luck about the tyre problem at Hardline this year.
I never comment but I’ve watched every video. Thank you for not pushing yourself into a bad situation. That shows a lot of intelligence. You’re a great person and a great rider. You will absolutely nail the 110 when the time is right
Absolute crazy place! Those jumps
Are insane. Hope the guy who got hurt has a speedy recovery. Big up dark fest!!!
I'm over 60 and ride an E bike for fun, have rallied cars and owned dirt bikes in my younger days.
My hat goes off to you guys...watching these vids is absolutely incredible, the skills and talent unbelievable.
dang man, that’s a crazy Jump that demands respect. Better to wait for the right time, even if it’s not this year. Tom Isted is the King, him and Theo opening up the jumps is seriously brave riding.
Live to ride another day Matt! Thanks for including us in your struggle and triumphs. That week was a triumph for sure!! 👍
Came across this video randomly. Really cool to see the roll ups, build ups and progression from the pros. Those jumps are insane
every year i find my way back to your channel to watch darkfest. loving to see you hit these jumps
Heal up to the mate with the broken ankle, sorry to see Tom's bike got trashed but glad he didn't have any serious injury. Kudos to you and everyone there who are riding some of the largest jumps in the world, having some of the wildest times of your lives.
Doesn't matter if you hit that massive jump. You have proved yourself numerous times already. A lot of Filipino riders love watching your videos. Bless you, man. Stay safe.
Drone Pilot, Media crew sick Job!
Nice riding Matt and all the others shredders!
So cool to see you there all week this year!
Thanks so much!
No matter whether you're a total beginner or a 20yr pro that feeling of achievement when you push your own limits is the best! Well done mate.
Well done for hitting all that you did Matt. The 110 will be there next year. You have a hell of a skillset and an intrinsic instinct as to what can work and what doesn't. Gut instinct is usually spot on and trusting it is no bad thing. You've had some hits over the years and now with your little lad at home it's gong to be something at the back of your mind. Your channel is one of my favourites along with Tom's. Regretting not hitting it, better than regretting hitting it and getting injured. You and all the boys are proper champions to the MTB cause. I imagine all of us who have watched this have had a slam or few and have to dodge doing something we wanted to do but didn't. Cheers for all you do.
I appreciate the maturity. You had some awesome riding and it truly is impressive. Looks like a beautiful place too.
This was the best end to my work week, to watch this on a Friday evening after a stressful week at work. Thanks for documenting and posting this video Matt, it's awesome and enjoyable to watch. Despite the ending, you still conquered DarkFest and achieved huge progression. It was interesting to watch you go on your gut feeling and not follow Tom, averting potentially a life-changing injury! From my perspective you have impressive decision-making skills, not just in mountain biking. Thanks again Matt, you are a legend!
Matt honestly this is truly inspirational stuff. Exploring new elements of your passion and pushing your limits beyond what you believed possible by overcoming fear is the pinnacle of human nature. Well done.
I hear the crushing disappointment in your voice but take heart in leaving with your health, progressing to the point you are ready to tackle the final hurdle and relish the anticipation of doing it.
This video is everything. The narration and dialogue are perfect, the shots are beautiful, the editing supports the narrative impeccably.
I’m daydreaming about you slaying this dragon next year and using all this footage and more to make a longer three-act story about the conquest.
Legends.
Sick, sick, sick, sick. F'n incredible riding and footage!
Matt you are too smart and have too much going on to just “send” these jumps. You’ve done that enough in your career already. Tom is an absolute mad man. This course is designed to be safe as possible, but could turn deadly in a heartbeat. We learn more by watching you ride to your ability, especially when you’re already pushing pretty hard
Matt, that was an awesome video and you definitely made the right call...110 aside, that Drone footage was insane! 🤙
Despite not hitting the 110, I think this is the best video you have ever produced. Such grit. Awesome stuff mate.
Matt that was awesome mate and theres nothing to be ashamed of regards the 110.One hell of a jump and not worth the risk if it aint 100% safe to atempt.Amazing footage and love what the drone delivers to us all.Your a LEGEND Matt.
It just means that the video of when you do make it over the 110 will be even more pumped with more adrenaline and the signature Matt Jones scream will be louder than ever! Can't wait for that one!
Everyone had starred longingly at a jump that is at the edge of their ability. This is the very extreme and its awesome to watch
Legend . I’m getting anxious just watching you . The amount of courage this takes is incredible .
Matt’s a superb legend but Tom is just next level
Agree with you, things happen for a reason, in any sport, loving your vids, great content, making me feel young and invincible again! Cheers Bud ..
Gratz Matt u Legend, nice edit Ben, awesome drone work Jamie MVP.
Men of Science and many skills above and beyond as always, the start to a year thankyou Sam
Like others I’ve not commented on one of your vids before but got to say I loved the way this one felt. Showed you @mattjones go through the same mental battle we all do. And a strong message for us all to trust our instincts when it doesn’t feel right. You live to ride another day and make another vid for us to enjoy! LEGENDS! 😉
You legend Matt!! so good to see the comradery and respect between riders, its a beatiful thing to see!!
I think you're setting the best example with your attitude. That in itself is a greater victory than sending it. The day will come and it will taste even better after this. You know, it is just a year... 😁 The Tom's and Carson's run...OH MY GOD...
That view from the top is INSANE! World’s largest jumps and some of the prettiest backdrop scenery.
I know you’re gutted about not hitting that 110. So many others have said this, but there’s no need to beat yourself up. You absolutely made the best call. It wasn’t meant to be this year. Doesn’t make it a failure. I’m a 52 yo dude who hasn’t ridden a mountain bike since my son broke his collarbone 4 years ago on a ride with me. He hasn’t ridden since either. My point. There’s no reason I should love your channel the way I do. But I have such respect for you and these amazing riders. What pulls me in is the joy you have riding. I get you’re disappointed, but what if you went against your better judgment and rode that jump? The result could have be catastrophic. You made the right call. And I’m psyched you did.
You're all good man. It's a tough break when the conditions stop you. If you had the right conditions I'm sure you would have gone for it. That should be a huge boost for your confidence 🙏
Enjoying watching the dynamic contrast of Matt (who clearly has a normal and relatable level of fear and self-preservation) and Tom (who appears to be entirely fearless)
Those jumps are f-ing bonkers. Glad you stayed healthy and I can't wait to see attempt it in the future. Cheers!
SICK!!! Tom is a legend!!!! Well done, Matt!!! Damn, those are narly crashes on 110!! Hope Carson gets well soon!!
Total respect for what you have achieved. Forget about the 110, your tricks go further
Insane videography! And ridiculous riding as usual from you guys!
Sick footage and riding! I can't believe Tom flipped that 110' again! You'll get it when it's right! Props
Wow I got goosebumps just watching that video...Tom is a complete nutter 😂
This is the type of videos we NEED more of from Matt!!!
Tom is crazy! Be like Tom!! 🚲🚲
Bailing that jump 🤯🤬🤯🫨🫨😮 life or death moment 😮
Conveniently Ben-110 left him self and the bmx at home so gets away scott free. Nice work boys always love cheering on from home in Australia with a beer. Hope Carson heals well took that crash like an absolute soldier
When you scuba dive, one of the biggest lessons is learning to quit a dive… every ounce of your body wants to be there: limited time, limited opportunity, but you then find that you have learned to dive another day. Be well and stay safe. Respect!
Lova ya matt the drone footage was silky smooth
Truly amazing really good judgement on what’s worth charging love the thinking behind your riding . Extreme sport is as much in the head as in the action such fine margins of error .👍
Really enjoyed the emotion in this video. Spoiler Alert! Could tell you were bummed to not get it by the end, but it's raw and it's good to showcase that sometimes in life it's not just about setting a goal and achieving it. When your dealing with very heavy consequences there's no room for error and there shouldn't be
'Tom Istead'.... What a bloody champ!!! Go Matt!!
That new helfare range looks 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
What a crazy man back flipping that massive double.
Awesome video! Smashed it this year, even without the 110, you'll get it next year! Isted is the GOAT with that backflip over the 110 as the first hit of the year! And walking away from that crash is insane - wishing a quick recovery to Carson.
Shout out to the drone guy, and weather lol, for the amazingly beautiful drone shots
Even though you did do the 110. This was one of your best videos for a long while. Very genuine and sick riding 👏🏻
Looking good out there! Nice that you had the whole week this time. Glad that you did so well and walked away unscathed. 👏🙌🔥
I love seeing great athletes bail cause the conditions aren’t right. Like I love Cody Townsend for showing this part of backcountry skiing in his videos. It’ll still be there waiting for you.
Those drone shots were amazing!
Don't beat yourself up. It could be worse. I went OTB in front of the 11 7 yr olds I was coaching this morning. But, you'll be pleased to know I was an accidental Helfare FKW.
Was trying to figure out where you guys were and here’s the description. The home of Darkfest, since 2018, is a farm called Hellsend on the slopes of Simonsberg, which is close to Stellenbosch and overlooking the Banhoek Valley.
None of those words mean anything.
Anyways this video is so sick! Love watching you guys ride this. Actually love the sound of no rocks and the wheels in the air.. could do with out the drones but it’s not that bad. Drones while surfing are a nightmare. I’ve watched this video like 3 times. So bad ass
I wish everyone a friend like Matt 💓
Well done, Matt! And amazing photo by the drone pilots! ❤
Your health is more important Matt, your videos are ace. Good things come to those who wait. Let’s see what happens next year.
I don't miss those days where I'd get home and beat myself up thinking, "why didn't I just hit it!?" but certainly considering Tom and Carson's huuge crash, you've done the right thing this year Matty. You'll get it next time
The drone shots are insane 😍
That drone footage combined with that riding 🔥
the footage is god tier and the riding aint bad either
Aloha, Incredible, speechless, insane athletes
The thing is, if you are gonna do that jump, you want to do it right and to get it right. The pressure is so high and the conditions need to be perfect. Next year you will be able to do it. Sometimes the right call is to hold back and not put yourself in a dangerous situation. Love your vids, glad to see you progressing despite the sub optimal conditions.
Such a sick video man! It’s hard walking away but no point in being injured. Next year 👊
Absolutely out standing and I hope that fella get better soon that was nasty what a hard hard guy balls of steel
I'm so glad you didn't do the 110 in those conditions. It's decisions like that that make you a pro. I hope Carsons heals up fast. Rad content, mate.
I hoped you got that monster jump, but never mind I am lover of hardtails and still happy you are one piece and go home making new crazy stuffs. You are on highest level of mountainbiking dude. I Say like 10 years + hobby mtb freestyler . Thank you for motivation Matt!
Why isn’t Tom in a red bull helmet!
He's only just got a frame sponsor. MTB sponsorship is not necessarily performance based
My hearts racing just watching this.
Dude, progress has been made, it was allready epic, better be safe in the end!
If you're planning on doing something that scares you, you watch someone else do it first, just to gauge the safety levels and that's what you did. Now if they landed it clean and Tom would of given you good to go, you would have gone for it, because you were already committed to it. I bet money you been thinking about it for a year. Nice riding Matt, looking forward to seeing you on it next year.
The fpv drone pilot is a wizard
Insane videoi, Toms mad af
That drone follow cam was absolutely sweet!