Would love to get a drone but the one I want is only sold in the US. I really hope you guys have a good summer. Everyone there deserves a break.

That is nice to here. I am always trying to get better picture quality

Thanks Phill will try and keep it up.

Sadly it has had major damage in the cyclone and is going to be awhile before up and running again.

Thanks for that. Was trying to be serious but people keep laughing at me.🤣🤣🤣

@@bestdayevermtb2 😆😆😆😆

I am sure if I lived in Taupo I would ride craters alot. The problem is Rotorua is closer for me and let's be honest in a whole different league.

I am sure it could be redone no problem

will get on to it.

All re done now, worth a ride

It’s been redone pretty cool now

Thanks Rowan. I do feel somewhat bad about not giving craters a glowing review as I know how much work has gone into recreating those trails. I rode megaliscious on the recommendation of the locals and think it is a good track and believe it may become a great track when the trees grow back. I have had people try to convince me that trails in the open are just as good as in the trees but it simple is not true. Eagle vs shark is a great example. The top section in the trees is super fast the bottom section in the open is not anywhere near as good. Beagles boys was my mistake. Was using my phone and didn't have glasses. Thought it was black. Didn't help though that sign at the top had an A and a B line then there was nothing on the A line. I thinks as the trees grow back the park will improve and maybe on my next visit i wont be so grumpy. If you saw my great lake trail videos i absolutely loved that ride.😁

@@bestdayevermtb2 All good and as noted, it is always useful to get rider feedback, especially from those who ride widely like yourself. We would love more downhill trails but pumice soils do not lend them selves easily to stable downhill trails that can be sustainably maintained. I agree re the trails in the open vs the ones in the trees, it is my riding preference too. It is a fact of life with trails in a pine forest unfortunately. This is accentuated by our pumice soils which dry out very quickly in such circumstances, esp if they are recent builds like The Meg. Saw your GLT vids and they are great. We shared them on the Great Lake Trail Facebook page too. cheers again.

We are lucky that the volcanic soils drain water well. Often better in winter than summer. Glad you had a good ride.

I would strongly suggest some coaching. Most people who get coaching find it really helps. The funny thing for me is I started a youtube channel and I am now seen as an expert on all things mountain biking, which sadly is not the case. I am not an expert and probably not a good teacher also. One thing I would say is use your dropper post. If you don't have one you must get one. With the seat down you can move your body easily keeping your center of gravity low. This helps cornering, drops, jumps, pumping, technical roots etc. I hate to say this but mountain biking involves crashing. This can be VERY expensive if you can't work and need surgery. Anything you do to reduce the risk is money very well spent. A bit of money on coaching could be a great investment.

It’s a shit track

@@jaydeobrien789 oh well. Ive only been biking for less than a year and i enjoyed it. Didn't have to pedal far to do some jumps

@@Rocketsnail101 Its very pedley and tiresome but it has its moments

Thats great trail.

Thanks Mitch. I know I didn't ride all the trails so probably missed some good stuff.

Thanks for that. Will do.

Thumbs up for Tank Stand, especially the second part ‘Tank Stand Down’

Thanks will look for that on my next trip.

Funny you should say that. Keep watching as I did go and was pleasantly surprised. Didn't spend long there but definitely want to go back.

Ok for POV I use 1080 60fps. hypersmooth on (not boost) bit rate high, shutter auto ev comp-1, white bal 5500k iso min 100 iso max3200, sharpness medium, colour flat. For other shots I use linear. You can set up different ones on the 8 so it is easy to flick back and forward. If the colour is a bit flat I may add some saturation when editing. I stole these settings from the loam rangers video. your gopro footage still sucks lets fix that. I recommend you watch it. To be honest I am still learning myself. I also use a chin mount. This is so much better than a chest mount. Chest mounts really require a gimbal to be any good. Good luck. Let me know how you get on.

One more thing you must either get a wind sock or place stick on wind mufflers over the two mics. You can buy wind mufflers for 8's on alibaba. Without this the audio is terrible when riding.

Coaster. Will have to remember that one. Thanks for letting me know.

Must admit I didn't get to ride all the tracks. Always a lottery when you turn up and have to choose which tracks to ride. I have some good suggestions for next time.

@@bestdayevermtb2 yeah absolutely, come back in 2031 and the trees will be up. Such is life for Redbull athletes huh!? Loving the vids, especially you somehow getting 2x per week out. Keep em coming! :):)

@@rebeltr0users131 funny thing is I rode a trail today in a mature pine forest and realised the last time I rode the trail was before those trees were planted. The years become a blur.

Yes unfortunate trail choices Lance :) Rebeltr0users suggestions are spot on - Waipouwerawera has more of a Great Lakes feel but again you will have to pedal! We had a great day out there recently coming from the hotel doing the Resort trail, then Steamfields and came slowly back in to finish down Rollercoaster, Scraggs, SH Fun (all in the trees) and back to the Hub via Tourist Trap.

@@graemelindup7959 I probably would have had a very different day if I was riding with other people who knew the trails. I seemed to be either looking for the trails or choosing the wrong trails. I was also tired after an epic day doing the great lake trails. I guess my videos are known for my honest opinions but sometimes I can just be a grumpy old man.

We are spoilt with Rotorua. I have been lucky enough to ride in Europe and Canada and Rotorua is a world class mtb venue.

Thanks Lucas will check that out next time.

Thanks for that.

I really do want to do a road trip one day. NZ has some amazing riding spots.

I can see that a large area has been felled and a huge amount of work has gone into reinstating the trails. As the trees grow back the track surface will improve dramatically. One thing about our pine forests they do turn over quickly.

Never did get it to work and the return postage was exorbitant.🤣

Maybe just a scrub cutter.

It is multiple purpose. You can film with it and also go to the hospital in it.🤣🤣🤣

@@bestdayevermtb2 Oh I was talking about the big Heli XD

I agree with you. A good place to get some xc laps in. I think the signs were the funny bit. They described the tracks as gnarly but then there was no gnar.

Any day riding a bike is a good day.

I really like Te miro. Have made a few videos there.

I think that is a little unfair. Given how much forest has been felled a huge amount of work has gone into rebuilding a huge network of trails. I believe those trails will be much better when the trees grow back. I do wonder if some of the older trails have not had the maintenance due to this huge rebuild. I gladly paid my $10 and look forward to seeing what craters looks like in the years to come.

Don't tell on me. I am hoping they won't realise.🤣🤣🤣