I'm not a mountain biker and don't know who you are, but based on this video, you're known and well-liked. I enjoyed watching you interact with your fans. Your willingness to engage, encourage, and even learn from the others really impressed me. I'm just a guy on the internet, so I'm sure my thoughts won't mean much to most, but I wanted to say that I wish you all good things.
I know right! Most of the time I’m just trying to hold on and not hit a tree or a rock. I don’t have the ability to narrate what I’m doing at the same time, at least not coherently like Phil, lol. And lets be honest, I’m going waaay slower than him too, lol.
I mean, that's how he always rode, at least for as long as I've been subbed (about 5 years). He's an animal that thirsts for speed and flow no matter the chunk or the curves!
I’ve gotten flat tires (and destroyed my rear wheel) the past two times I went to Killington, after I crashed and slid down on my back for 10 yards. Each time before my bad luck, I made a comment about how I want to ride some other trail network. Always bites me but I keep doing it, even though I enjoy Killington.
i completely appreciate 100% how he even shows us his fails / falls. It's Incredible to also see such a great rider even fall. It kind of provides me confidence believe it or not knowing that my falls "are just falls" and they happen to everyone. Sometimes when Videos are made an they edit out anything bad, you think that's how good riders are and that your never good enough. Thanks Phil! This is fun to watch. Now we just need the same trail done at Phil's speed and then softer music at Hailey's speed.. those where great video's too :D
Yeah, he is an amazing rider. Stays calm when he knows he is about to fall and then rolls off it. I would probably freak out and end up breaking something.
I was just thinking at the start of this video is that one of the things I like about your vids is the way you ride. You just seem to float effortlessly over obstacles and jumps and then you fell off 😂
Really impressive riding man, and you are such an amazing teacher with her. We need more people like you teaching/advocating for the sport. Its really intimidating to get into but also expensive =/
I love Single crown bikes too but there's something special about a dual crown set up properly. My 27.5 Canyon sender is PLENTY poppy and playful for park/free ride. Race bikes tend to be more planted out of the box.
@@Island-RC i ride a 2014 transition bandit i got on craigslist for $1,100 and fixed up. Has all the goods including drop axles, dt swiss rims, and a turbine 150mm dropper. I fckin love it so poppy and feels like a happy dog bounding through the woods lol!
@@crimescene25 I was more thinking something that had a brand new msrp is that price range bone stock. I have a bike from 99 I have 150$ into that I could still ride anything I would do on my newer bikes. It was still a nice bike in its day.
@@datboi3577 yeah i actually shred a 2014 transition bandit 27.5 got it for $1,100 off craigs and fixed it up. In fairness though the msrp for its year was $3,600
Dude, you are nuts. Highlands is steep and gnarly! Wow, seeing you ride there is like jarring to watch on video and scary! 5 minutes up, 30 seconds down...
Dear lord that was fast. That last run with your gaps was absolutely bananas. Come down to Mtn Creek before the end of the season! Would love to see a creek video.
@@SkillsWithPhil sure did, definitely not the most advanced riders but finally was able to clear all the features on cats paw and start to clear some jumps on Hellion
Cool video. I have been riding MTB since 1990. I'm 58 and still ride. I have never used a ski lift to get to the top of a hill. I'm not sure what to think about it. I started out riding the Black Hills of SD. I've done the Black hills Ultra 50 where we had to actually ride, carry or push the bike up the ski mountain. Also in 1990 almost no one had suspension.
Would ya look at that folk! The judges give Phil 10's across the board for that dismount! Haha! Thank you very much sir for keeping your channel family friendly! It's so nice not hearing expletive after explevtive. Shalom and thanks for all the great videos!
Yooo I just started watching, but lost it when that kid said, "Are you making a video?" You are just like, "Nah, just wearing a camera" lmfao man I lost it 🤣🤣
Wow. That's one incredible video fella. This is the first Skills with Phil video I've ever watched and I'm blown away. I think this was on my list as I like watching mountain bike tricks guys like Sam Pilgrim, but this is next level. Love it mate . The facial expressions I had watching this would be a video in itself 😄. Just awesome. Subscribed for sure 👍😉
Alright bro, like i did a blue square trail in knoxville and my front forks completely broke and this man is hittin things i wouldnt dream of walking down let alone riding
Watching your videos always gets me contemplative - how in the world does someone get so good at something so intense!? Bravo and thanks for your inspiration
I agree with you , some parks i enjoy my hardtail better than my dh bike , it seems so much effort just to get the bike going and i get winded so much faster .
What a hell! I just hear that RATATATAT....RATATATAT.. when the bike shortly touches the ground between the roots and rocks. Looks so smooth..sounds like wasting the bike completely :D So much fun to watch you vids! I just started park biking in my mid 30s. Just an awesome hobby!
just catching up to this video. Phenomenal riding Phil as well as the people your are riding with too. I an very familiar with the park and the option huck/drop you do at 24:42 is insane! anyone who has ben here should recognize that drop as you come up the lift - gnarly!
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I'm not a mountain biker and don't know who you are, but based on this video, you're known and well-liked. I enjoyed watching you interact with your fans. Your willingness to engage, encourage, and even learn from the others really impressed me. I'm just a guy on the internet, so I'm sure my thoughts won't mean much to most, but I wanted to say that I wish you all good things.
Namaste bro i see you
Sappy
Hey that's me too.
I love how Phil talks us through the absolute shredding he is doing.
Might be my favorite part of the videos. One of the best POV talkers IMO.
I couldn’t agree more. Phil seems like a super cool dude.
That's actually a challenge in itself. And then he compliments himself when he saves a bail. Fuck he's good.
I know right! Most of the time I’m just trying to hold on and not hit a tree or a rock. I don’t have the ability to narrate what I’m doing at the same time, at least not coherently like Phil, lol.
And lets be honest, I’m going waaay slower than him too, lol.
@@MichianaMadman having met him at seaotter 2019 I can confirm he is a really nice guy
has anyone else notice Phil is riding like he's racing absolutely shredding everything I love how he just switched up so quick with his riding
I mean, that's how he always rode, at least for as long as I've been subbed (about 5 years). He's an animal that thirsts for speed and flow no matter the chunk or the curves!
It's genuinely impressive how Phil can give great commentary while shredding that hard. Keep it up!
It was great to finally meet you Phil! (I met you at the top of the lift and got pictures) made my day there!
“It’s not that fun” proceed to eat dirt hard. Bike park was offended Phil!
Haha thats exactly what Hailey said! 😁
Shit was hilarious lol
I’ve gotten flat tires (and destroyed my rear wheel) the past two times I went to Killington, after I crashed and slid down on my back for 10 yards. Each time before my bad luck, I made a comment about how I want to ride some other trail network. Always bites me but I keep doing it, even though I enjoy Killington.
I know you said at one point you were bored posting pov ride videos but thank you for picking those back up more so I can live vicariously again
19:08 that was just pure unadulterated freeride
He was doing full on Mario kart shortcuts
That is so big in person. The features there are insane
"Are you making a video?...No I'm just wearing a camera..." Dying...lmao
i completely appreciate 100% how he even shows us his fails / falls. It's Incredible to also see such a great rider even fall. It kind of provides me confidence believe it or not knowing that my falls "are just falls" and they happen to everyone. Sometimes when Videos are made an they edit out anything bad, you think that's how good riders are and that your never good enough. Thanks Phil! This is fun to watch. Now we just need the same trail done at Phil's speed and then softer music at Hailey's speed.. those where great video's too :D
Yeah, he is an amazing rider. Stays calm when he knows he is about to fall and then rolls off it. I would probably freak out and end up breaking something.
Its a “bail”
Yea but that first bail was sick asf
7:50 most people would've crashed already in the landing! Phil just rides amazing!
That transition at 23:52 is insanely clean
dude, i thought i was going crazy
How did he actually. How?????
23:53 DAMN THAT CUT
I was just thinking at the start of this video is that one of the things I like about your vids is the way you ride. You just seem to float effortlessly over obstacles and jumps and then you fell off 😂
Me: **reads comment**
“Huh, I wonder when he is gonna fall”
Him: **falls**
That line at 19:07 was so insanely gnarly.
I was just about to comment about that.
@@invisibleazn9330 same
@@invisibleazn9330 hey have you subbed NorCal Cycling ??
Thanks so much Phil for letting me take a pic with you me and my dad were really exited
Love the playful riding, the nose tap at about 3:23 was just perfect!
To say that you beat Joris and Vincent at BMX, at any point.... MAJOR kudos. Those dudes are beyond legit.
FAX
That save was so smooth!!!
Really impressive riding man, and you are such an amazing teacher with her. We need more people like you teaching/advocating for the sport. Its really intimidating to get into but also expensive =/
First time on your channel. Incredible how fast you can ride these trails. Wow, its insane. Fun to watch. Thanks
Never done or watch these kind of videos but im absolutely hooked, great videos Phil
Man I don’t know if it’s just the camera audio but you’re bike sounds so light and effortless as you’re hitting all that gnarly stuff.
I love Single crown bikes too but there's something special about a dual crown set up properly. My 27.5 Canyon sender is PLENTY poppy and playful for park/free ride. Race bikes tend to be more planted out of the box.
I gain new found respect for your skills every time I watch your channel. You are extremely talented and humble man. Respect 👏🏼
Super positive attitude, love it. Also pretty insane to watch, and you're somehow talking the whole time!
Awesome, keep it up mate
The speed at which these guys go through these trails is amazing! I can’t even go that fast on a regular sloped street.
You need about $6,000 worth of bike and it helps…
@@crimescene25 It can be done on a $4000 CAD bike from 19/20 but not sure how much lower you could go than that.
@@Island-RC i ride a 2014 transition bandit i got on craigslist for $1,100 and fixed up. Has all the goods including drop axles, dt swiss rims, and a turbine 150mm dropper. I fckin love it so poppy and feels like a happy dog bounding through the woods lol!
@@crimescene25 I was more thinking something that had a brand new msrp is that price range bone stock. I have a bike from 99 I have 150$ into that I could still ride anything I would do on my newer bikes. It was still a nice bike in its day.
I haven’t watched Phil for the last few months for whatever reason, and damn I forgot how hard he shreds!
I think more videos of watching Phil ride in second or third person mode would be the best idea👍
That rock @7:54 looked closer than I'd ever wanna be to a rock that size.
I love the cheers from the lift riders. "PHIL!" "WOOOOOHOOO" etc as he manuals the speedbumps :)
Always a good day when Phil posts!!!
Phils the BEST! Pure stud on the mountain & totally chill gentleman bravo Phil
Thank you for inspiring me brother! I created my channel when I started watching you! Once again appreciate it!🙌🙏
Watching you build stuff for months then watching this I forgot just how insanely good you are.. I said holy shit like 6 times watching this vid.
I wash out on burms like that too. I always get all scraped up and bloody. Thanks for not editing that out, Phil!
I find it quite amazing that you can talk and run though some of that simultaneously.
An absolute pleasure to watch, front to back. I can totally taste the dirt
My man is shredding while holding casual conversation with us. Insane dude!
the speed he glides over rocks and makes precise corrections is absolutely mindblowing
A nice carbon frame and $2,000 shocks make that a lot easier..
@@crimescene25 of course, but i guarantee he'd still be able to absolutely shred on a good entry level bike
@@datboi3577 yeah i actually shred a 2014 transition bandit 27.5 got it for $1,100 off craigs and fixed it up. In fairness though the msrp for its year was $3,600
Dude, you are nuts. Highlands is steep and gnarly! Wow, seeing you ride there is like jarring to watch on video and scary! 5 minutes up, 30 seconds down...
amazing skills. I couldn't help but think that I'd still be negotiating the first 10 meters while he's coming up for his second run.
Videos like these will help the resort industry. We need more downhill, people are willing to wait in line for 30mins, how is this niche not filled
cause its hard ahahah
You dont have to be so hard with you, everyone has bad moments! 7:58 : )
Also sick gapping over Cats Paws, that was super impressive tto watch!
"Good save Phil" it's the calmness of your commentary which contradicts the madness on screen that makes this video so griping to watch.
that was an awesome video... not only your riding is one of the best but also the editing
The one person that gave this a thumbs down only rides a DH bike at bike parks.
I didn’t give him a thumbs down, even though I ride a downhill bike at bike parks because i can’t afford an enduro lol
@@AmericanRustWorker3369 wut
Dear lord that was fast. That last run with your gaps was absolutely bananas.
Come down to Mtn Creek before the end of the season! Would love to see a creek video.
Phil that was so much fun to watch! Thank you man!
Ive always wanted to say I have had a run as good as Phil... And now I can 7:58.
You sir are a mad man. I had to check my RUclips video speed setting twice to make sure it wasn't on 1.5x.
Awesome riding Phil!!!! That run on threshold at the beginning was fast!! #1Rider in the world
Awesome meeting you Sunday! I was with the group talking to you about the drones
I remember that! Hope you had a good ride :)
@@SkillsWithPhil sure did, definitely not the most advanced riders but finally was able to clear all the features on cats paw and start to clear some jumps on Hellion
For anyone wondering, here's the video where he falls down the dumptruck drop: ruclips.net/video/CmCwsu-5B8c/видео.html
I remember that from eight years ago! Wow time flies
Cool video. I have been riding MTB since 1990. I'm 58 and still ride. I have never used a ski lift to get to the top of a hill. I'm not sure what to think about it. I started out riding the Black Hills of SD. I've done the Black hills Ultra 50 where we had to actually ride, carry or push the bike up the ski mountain. Also in 1990 almost no one had suspension.
Would ya look at that folk! The judges give Phil 10's across the board for that dismount! Haha! Thank you very much sir for keeping your channel family friendly! It's so nice not hearing expletive after explevtive. Shalom and thanks for all the great videos!
This just came up on my feed, thanks for giving me the push to get on my bike more!! Thanks
My one and only time in Highland I rode the lift with Kevin Sweeney and he was so casual about his riding skill. Kid is an absolute animal
Thanks I have another video to watch 9,000 times. Love the house and yard, but please keep up the bike park content 🤙
Hi Phill
I was here this past Saturday did reef drop for the first time
great vid as always
An enduro bike definitely fits your style better. Sweet vid as always!
Phil's bike is always so dialed. That muted patter of a tight bike is just the best sound. Not like my stack of clattering pots and pans of a bike.
This is gonna sound odd but I love the tonal qualities of your voice its really nice and relaxing
Amazing video, love to see Highland from this POV! It's like playing Bikes with a cheat code
6:48 he just bunnyhops down a double black tech feature
Some of that place looks hard. Rough. Some looks like a blast. Thanks for sharing this with us. Camera looks like it did good.
Yooo I just started watching, but lost it when that kid said, "Are you making a video?" You are just like, "Nah, just wearing a camera" lmfao man I lost it 🤣🤣
Oh hey Phil!!! Wish I could’ve been there! It’d be awesome! 0:11
It was very nice to see the speed of your riding , thanks
Those are some gnarly trails right there Phil. If it looks that rocky on camera it must be REALLY rocky 👊🏻
pure joy to watch mate
"Wow Phil, first time on a bike?" After he eats dirt is a good line
Phil has some serious skills! Even factoring out the gopro affect - you still rip!!
I subscribe to alot of RUclips mtbers and Phil ahs somebof the dopest rides! Hands down one of my top 5 senders!
Nice transition or cuts in the video there at the end, looked soo seamless!
Wow. That's one incredible video fella. This is the first Skills with Phil video I've ever watched and I'm blown away. I think this was on my list as I like watching mountain bike tricks guys like Sam Pilgrim, but this is next level. Love it mate . The facial expressions I had watching this would be a video in itself 😄. Just awesome. Subscribed for sure 👍😉
Killing it!!! Love the videos!!!
My friends and I take the line under the lift all the way from the top. It’s gnarly but reeeeally fun as you probably noticed.
I saw you talking to your GoPro and it was hilarious
Love this POV contents man!
Alright bro, like i did a blue square trail in knoxville and my front forks completely broke and this man is hittin things i wouldnt dream of walking down let alone riding
omg the transition at 23:53 is so good
best mtb video ive seen in a while
Both my wrists shattered in the first 2 minutes of this video. Impressive skills.
dude. that gap run. ridiculous! lol. i really hope i can ride like that some day, it looks like so much fun! :)
Watching your videos always gets me contemplative - how in the world does someone get so good at something so intense!? Bravo and thanks for your inspiration
That secrect drop tho!! Just WOW...😮😮
Highland goals. I've been eyeing the drop under the lift off NE style for a while. I knew it was doable 😂
I agree with you , some parks i enjoy my hardtail better than my dh bike , it seems so much effort just to get the bike going and i get winded so much faster .
I must admit I've not watched alot of Phil even though I'm subscribed but this video was epic and makes me want to watch more so I'll be around 😁
What a hell! I just hear that RATATATAT....RATATATAT.. when the bike shortly touches the ground between the roots and rocks. Looks so smooth..sounds like wasting the bike completely :D So much fun to watch you vids!
I just started park biking in my mid 30s. Just an awesome hobby!
Freaking terrifying. Thanks for the ride:)
dude Phil your videos are great man
just catching up to this video. Phenomenal riding Phil as well as the people your are riding with too. I an very familiar with the park and the option huck/drop you do at 24:42 is insane! anyone who has ben here should recognize that drop as you come up the lift - gnarly!
"ive actually had some nasty crashes at highland" Crazy riding dude any fall is gonna hurt! youre a beast
Thanks for posting really needing videos to keep me level :)
Dude you are the ShredKing. The first minute already blows my mind.
Was that a transition at 23:50 or did the camera colour correct? Either way it was trippy as hell haha.
I cut out a boring clip of the trail and cut in a turn. It matched nearly perfectly but added a cross dissolve which resulted in this trippy effect
@@SkillsWithPhil It was absolutely perfect hahah, had me questioning reality.
That last sequence is the best 2 minutes of RUclips
What an awesome video 👍🙌