For our friends north of the border

[Chris Dodkin]

We've seen films by Danny MacAskill before, but this one is just stunning.

Location, photography, and then the riding is off the charts

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Seen it a few times already. Amazing. I couldn't even walk along that ridge. Stunning.

 

[Davie Hudson]

he's pretty much the best there is, and clearly a madman which I also love. I'm looking forward to going to Skye at the end of November

 

[Chris Dodkin]

My brother-in-law has climbed that ridge, and says that with ropes and proper climbing gear, it was scary as hell - so on a MTB!

The guy is a certified nutter - but what amazing things he's done with that.

Assuming the flying shots were done using mini-copters - really amazing way to show the scale and perspective

I have a buddy who flies RC aircraft, who is dying to get into all that new 'drone' stuff - might have to have a play, with him doing the flying.

Could get some unique views of the landscape - and might lend itself to small, lighter weight mirror less cameras.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Sounds great, Chris. I look forward to your shots!

 

[Tom Dunne]

Great little film and a wonderful showcase for the scenery in Skye and the wonderful bikemanship of the rider. Since it formed a large part of the presentation I cannot prevent myself from mentioning the muzak. We have done the same in Ireland and promoted this hospital ward, diluted version of our tradition with enormous worldwide success I must admit, but which totally misrepresents what our true musical tradition is all about.

 

[Davie Hudson]

My brother-in-law has climbed that ridge, and says that with ropes and proper climbing gear, it was scary as hell - so on a MTB!

The guy is a certified nutter - but what amazing things he's done with that.

Assuming the flying shots were done using mini-copters - really amazing way to show the scale and perspective

I have a buddy who flies RC aircraft, who is dying to get into all that new 'drone' stuff - might have to have a play, with him doing the flying.

Could get some unique views of the landscape - and might lend itself to small, lighter weight mirror less cameras.

I understand RC Drones are banned from a lot of the US National Parks, there have been issues

 

[Rob MacKillop]

I know where you're coming from, Tom!

 

[Davie Hudson]

i'd have chosen something more metal based i think

 

[Chris Dodkin]

I understand RC Drones are banned from a lot of the US National Parks, there have been issues

We've had local issue as well - people flying them over primary school playgrounds with cameras on - spying on people in high-rise apartments etc

So lots of early regulation - which I imagine will evolve over time

I saw a chap last year using one, over the local flower fields in Carlsbad - brilliant idea for a unique perspective

The local real estate companies use them to get shots of gazillion Dollar houses for their brochures.

And the local power company is going to use them for power line inspections, instead of helicopters - cheaper, lower noise and impact etc.

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Also noticed Top Gear using them extensively, and to great effect

 

[Davie Hudson]

there is a bbc documentary about it on friday night, the making and filming etc

 

[Ivar Dahl-Larsen]

I'm stunned!

 

[Beth Carter]

that guy is nuts. kudos to him.

Also noticed Top Gear using them extensively, and to great effect

i've noticed that too, they make for some pretty cool shots when they use them. we've got a few at work that we occasionally have the safety officers use at major accident scenes to get an idea of debris fields and also for delay queues.

 

[Paul Lange]

They are not very expensive either these days too, fr a basic one at least. Amazing how once brought to market the price dropped so quickly.

Amazing how these guys just become one with the bike, like it is an extension of themselves.

 

[Ivar Dahl-Larsen]

They are not very expensive either these days too, fr a basic one at least. Amazing how once brought to market the price dropped so quickly.

Amazing how these guys just become one with the bike, like it is an extension of themselves.

Like a camera in your hand Paul?

 

[Pete Askew]

Thanks Chris. That made me feel quite ill just watching it! Amazing talent.