Zinc, Atherton, Gracia, Vanderham and Berrecloth, to name drop a few of the automatic finalists, get to stand by and watch the hopefuls hit possibly some of the gnarliest lines ever ridden in a competition. They certainly are entertained by some spectacularly talented riding and enormous crashes as the contenders throw it down. The footage shows the riders building their lines and gives a real indication just how steep and big they really are. It is refreshing to see that many of these top riders don’t make some of their lines and the consequences that can follow.
It was also fantastic to see New Zealand’s own Kelly McGarry in this 55 min HD seat grabber that includes a bonus Blue Ray disc for those you that are that way inclined. The footage really does show that these riders are unique in their ability and mind set as they set out to conquer the new stage that is the well known Utah playground.
New manmade structures litter the three zones with the Oakely “Sender” being an eye opener for the riders let alone the viewers. Zinc’s final run is something to behold while Gee Atherton clearly shows why he is one of the most dominant riders on a mountain bike at the moment stomping a 45 foot plus hipped gap to wallride to end a super smooth run that many believe should have given him first place.
With excellent rider perspectives, a good fast paced but non ear damaging sound track and some of the best riders on the planet tackling arguably the most insane lines in Utah this is one DVD that will go down as showing where this style of Mountain biking is heading in the future...
The Evolution continues
Thanks to Adrian Armstrong for this review.
If you're unsure why not check out the trailer here, and if like what you see you can purchase it here
