How I Turned a Tree Into a Whale Tail! (Bike Jump)

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How I Turned a Tree Into a Whale Tail! (Bike Jump)

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Whale tails are mountain bike features that mimic the back of a whale. They're super fun to ride... but they take a long time to build, even with help. It took 8 days to build this one at Everstoke and it wasn't without a wrench or two thrown into the works.
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1:16 The Plan
1:59 Curved Pine
2:40 Rokon
3:54 The Cedar
6:43 Assembly
10:32 Lip and Landing
11:36 Time to send?
13:44 Adding bridges
15:11 Riding the Whale Tail

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@Velodictorian 2 жыл бұрын

Huckback Whale 🐳

@BCpov 2 жыл бұрын

This has got to be the winner! I've run it past both Brian and Aaron and they're on board! Thanks for the suggestion Peter!

@Velodictorian 2 жыл бұрын

@@BCpov Glad I could help! Keep up the good work and be safe out there

@candymcneil8044 2 жыл бұрын

@Peter Dy Sweet name dude congrats 👍👊

@NoNames-vw3bq 2 жыл бұрын

Creekback (or creakback, if the feature creaks when a rider is on it) came to mind first for me. Well, now we know where the rest of creature is that goes with Huckfin at Stone Starlet.

@dallinmaddock5923 2 жыл бұрын

I think “Moby Dig” would be a great name. It sure took a lot of digging to create, and it’s always good to reference classic literature!

@SwolePapi15 2 жыл бұрын

You have my vote

@Knight-hf7lv 2 жыл бұрын

Top tier

@stursby 2 жыл бұрын

Ha! My first thought was “Moby Deck”

@KevinT3141 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, that's perfect!

@topspot4834 2 жыл бұрын

A little obvious but I like it.

@ericmonty 2 жыл бұрын

Humphrey! This was a humpback whale that swam up the Sacramento River in Northern California, a few hours from Graeagle, not once but twice, in 1985 and 1990. He got lost and swam almost 70 miles upstream in a freshwater river! The media named him "Humphrey the Wayward Whale."

@DavidLaburglier 2 жыл бұрын

second this one

@bretervin 2 жыл бұрын

That is a winner!!!

@nwahs 2 жыл бұрын

I was going to suggest the same one! Locals will know the story.

@ericmonty 2 жыл бұрын

@@nwahs yeah I remember that very clearly because we used to waterski in that river.

@nwahs 2 жыл бұрын

@@ericmonty me too, as a kid! Kinda nasty water, now that I know better.

@DailyMTBRider 2 жыл бұрын

Such a good video (as always) Eric - those gaps looked gnarly and I have so much respect for making it rideable for all ! For a name - my vote is call it the "Bridgeback Whale"!

@BCpov 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Josh, and I like the name🙂

@2107cr 2 жыл бұрын

Love the name

@df.arthur7515 2 жыл бұрын

dang i was about to suggest that name

@HYDROPHILPLAYS 2 жыл бұрын

If its size really is somewhat fitting I'd name it "Whale for scale" 🐋 Love your building episodes btw!

@TopToBottomMTB 2 жыл бұрын

Everstoke… such a good name for a bike park!🤙🏻

@BCpov 2 жыл бұрын

It really is!

@chrisgoescross9252 2 жыл бұрын

the story telling combined with the drone shots is insane. good job!

@BCpov 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!!

@ctsingletrack 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, these videos are extremely well produced!

@fillfreakin2245 2 жыл бұрын

@@BCpov Yes, you've come a long way from pure POV, LOL! You might have to change the channel name from BCpov to WWpev for World Wide professionally edited videos!

@PuffinPass 2 жыл бұрын

That closing shot was amazing. Can't wait to see the trails at Everstoke all come together. Those bridges definitely opened it up to be used as an advancement feature as opposed to only advanced riders which IMO was a great decision.

@JonnyDiggit 2 жыл бұрын

The feature looks a lot like the slope of a Beluga. So, I would name it "The Blasting Belgua" because it launches the rider out with such force. Love the vids recently!!! Keep them coming 🤟

@maxdavenport9355 2 жыл бұрын

I just want to say how much I've appreciated your cinematic approach to making videos over the past year. Your pacing, techniques, and editing have become such a strong focus of your videos. As a current game developer, it's really cool seeing your approach to creative decisions for your channel. Love it man, keep it up! Y'all are doing something incredible.

@BCpov 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for noticing Max, trying hard here! Unfortunately it hasn't been translating in to views in 2022 :(

@johanback5659 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. The fotage of the first snow was breathtaking

@ler6118 2 жыл бұрын

@@BCpov I know that everybody in KZfaq comments acts like they're an expert on making KZfaq videos, so take what I say with a grain of salt, but I've a lot of KZfaqrs say that upload frequency plays a huge part in how the algorithm handles your uploads. Maybe a mix of more cinematic videos and "basic" riding videos would be a decent approach? Also, although it might be cringe, asking viewers to rate the video might really push engagement. The name suggestion-thing is a great idea already though! Anyway, I couldn't agree with Max more, your videos are amazing and always make my day a little sweeter.

@SemiSendy 2 жыл бұрын

The sound design from camera shake to actual Rokon idling is editing mastery. You always keep it fresh and entertaining, Eric. I'm never let down!

@BCpov 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rich :)

@Scallop 2 жыл бұрын

My suggestion for the name is somewhat difficult to pronounce - DUANFAWT - it stands for 'Don't use Amazon Nails for a Whale Tail.' Loved the video!

@kirrilymtb 2 жыл бұрын

I think that’s a GREAT idea

@samszrejter3272 2 жыл бұрын

this is stupid

@beerenmusli8220 2 жыл бұрын

Okay this one is epic.

@marccope942 2 жыл бұрын

pronounced Doo-on-fot

@chiccorocker 2 жыл бұрын

That's the kind of features I like to see. It's great to have bridges instead of gaps, so pretty much everybody can enjoy the feature. Experience raiders will simply gap the bridge, less experiences riders can give the gaps a try without high consequences if something goes wrong and newbies can simply enjoy riding the bridges and the whale tale without having to get to tires off the ground. Excellent work!

@jakoblange6051 2 жыл бұрын

I love that you decided to put the bridges in. I wish more people would say "no, thats to scary, specialy for less experienced riders. Let's make it a table top." My fear of the gap is much worth than the jump...

@CalzorSuzay 2 жыл бұрын

You're so honest in your editing and show what can happen and how you overcome it, call it 'Fortitude' 👍

@walterbrown6388 2 жыл бұрын

Great job making the feature rideable for almost anyone. No real downside to this approach and allows a lot of progression to occur on a single feature.

@sjaan7370 2 жыл бұрын

Moby's Trick and great rethink on your feature to make it hittable by all 😎

@malikmattu6185 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this video! It was so therapeutic to watch. I think a good name to name this would be “Free Woody”

@ctsingletrack 2 жыл бұрын

Name it "Monstro", after the whale that ate Pinocchio. On a side note, I ended up with the exact same scenario. I built a whale tale, and then had to add some tables before we could try it out. I made a video of us trying out that whole trail for the first time too. Love capturing that excitement and anxiety that comes with riding something not just for our first time, but the first time anyone has ridden untested features. Because at that point, you really don't even know it its possible.

@SemiSendy 2 жыл бұрын

Oh, I like this! The whale that ate the wooden boy....made from wood!

@seanroberts381 2 жыл бұрын

I love how much falling and milling you personally did. Well done!

@anthonygland8832 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t get over how well made your videos are. I always look forward to watching them. Nice work on the feature! How about Moby Deck?

@ravioliravioliravi 2 жыл бұрын

That's a fantastic name.

@pablogarrido6929 2 жыл бұрын

"Faith Tail" that's my name for it... Congrats Eric!! Very nice build

@B1KER 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid. I'm going to put "Blubber Bridge" into the mix.

@BasicBodThor 2 жыл бұрын

props Eric for you to look at something, realize a) you aren't up to it and b) a lot of others wouldn't be able to enjoy it either and making the necessary changes

@Alex_Eggers 2 жыл бұрын

snow makes everything look beutiful

@duncanh6045 2 жыл бұрын

Wow Eric what and effort, you really put in the hard work. I love how the tree's curve worked so well for the stringers.

@Tser Жыл бұрын

Man, that is a gorgeous, perfect dead tree you found, like trail gold.

@christopherw.reactionvideo859 Жыл бұрын

Such amazing cinematic quality. Love your videos. that drone shot of the endless snow was breathtaking

@benclifford7891 2 жыл бұрын

When you first started building Stone Starlet, I wasn't the biggest fan, but since then I've grown to love your trail-building videos, possibly even more than your biking ones! Your skill, craftsmanship, and attention to detail is fantastic and very entertaining to watch. Looking forward to seeing you continue to hone in your skills!

@kimweincek9019 2 жыл бұрын

Were you an arborist at one point in your life Eric? That tree you cut down wow, looked professional! Love your build episodes! Thanks for sharing!

@BCpov 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, defnitely not! If you know what to look for, I messed up that undercut pretty badly! It's a tricky cut!

@burtonbrd31 2 жыл бұрын

Na he's just Canadian

@northwestmx2836 2 жыл бұрын

@@BCpov yeah searingly

@MentallyLatent 2 жыл бұрын

all the dead branches falling off the cedar when it hit the ground was perfect lol

@deanhanel562 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the bridges, I'm a 51 year old "all mountain" downhiller. You can test that and learn into it without full commitment. "No Fail Tail"

@Seanlejawn 2 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite videos of yours in a while. The tree falling followed by that snowy campfire… love it!

@nostr8ghtlinzs596 2 жыл бұрын

In the past you said you would release less videos, but improve the quality. Nailed it. The the detail in the video is A grade. As for adding the bridges, prefect. you to took a trail that we (me and little one could ride) Added a feature that is 'almost anyone can ride' , like the first bit of trail, and yet made a it a huge progression and confidence building feature. something I'd want to ride. great stuff

@leolad_biking6768 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the build you could name it the humpback hucker

@robmooremtb 2 жыл бұрын

Such an awesome feature . It's now usable for everyone. Great build video

@hans1783 Жыл бұрын

Jesus... it's just so satisfying to watch him nailing the jump perfectly...

@beerenmusli8220 2 жыл бұрын

The closing Shot was absolutely epic!

@rockywayne5385 2 жыл бұрын

As always, I gotta say I could watch you build trails all day! Love this feature! Thanks for the great vid! Also I second “Moby Deck”.

@InSearchToPacify 2 жыл бұрын

Way to go putting the bridges on. Gonna be a super fun feature for all skill levels

@UnprofessionalKyle 2 жыл бұрын

I, for one, am stoked you put in those bridges! Looks amazing, too! I definitely was skeptical before the bridges, as it was shaping up to be more challenging than I could handle. But I think making it so any and all skill levels can experience it was the right call in this case, and you did it SUPER well! 🤘

@BCpov 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the help!

@shawneggers4484 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible video! From production and quality to the actual build of the tail. Incredible job! I’m gonna go with a name to tie into it’s home: Sierra Whaler

@baltazarpizano8007 2 жыл бұрын

Predrilling can help drive larger nails in, using a smaller diameter bit than the nails.

@ErikFritz08 2 жыл бұрын

Some of this cinematography is beautiful

@yorgosk2938 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful video and masterful work, Eric. You put your heart and soul in everything you build. You are right, the feature is more complete with the bridges on. Name wise, keeping it simple might be the way to go : Humpback tail.

@SecretSpots 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! That looks super fun! When you were testing it after making the bridges I was "mind jumping" it with you!

@loopingluii 2 жыл бұрын

the quality of this video is amazing! The drone shots and the music nice work!

@tylerkucharski3945 2 жыл бұрын

I get excited every time you release a new trail building video, you and berm peak and mark matthews are my favorites!!! Keep up the good work!

@tylerkucharski3945 2 жыл бұрын

No way lol this can’t be real

@tylerkucharski3945 2 жыл бұрын

Been trying to buy a ps5 for 3 years now lol

@boni_7073 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video Eric, probably one of the best edited ones you have ever made!!!

@WeekendPirate 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. That feature looks so fun at the end when bridges were added 😂 hard work for a great reward. Name it Whale of a time

@williamschultz298 2 жыл бұрын

nice and intune with the music at 5:20

@JohnnyElihue 2 жыл бұрын

It probably would have been easier and more secure to just use a drill with long screws the same size as the nails you were trying to use. But I respect you for trying to do it the more "analog" way. Great job

@jurockclimb 2 жыл бұрын

Always excited when you post a new video. That excitement doubled when it’s a trail build video. Love it

@briandavison2331 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Dude this whale tail is sick i have never seen one with "bridges" now i really want to find one or maybe even build. Always loved the idea of whale tails but would never have the courage to jump a normal one so this is perfect👌👌👌👌

@robertpaulsen5114 2 жыл бұрын

If you predrill the holes for the spikes, it will make the process much more enjoyable. Just drill the hole with a bit that's about 1/2 to 3/4 the length of the spike, and 3 or 4 sizes smaller (say the spike is 3/4 inch, use a 1/2 inch bit) than the diameter of the spike. You can go smaller if you want a stronger bite on the spike. Going bigger would probably make things a bit too lose. Predrilling also sets the path of the spike.... once again making the process a bit more enjoyable.

@JRMTB 2 жыл бұрын

You even got a bit Steezy at the end of the jump! Nice work!!

@01FozzyS 2 жыл бұрын

One heck of a build,Eric!

@cutlaps 2 жыл бұрын

I call the bridges "chicken bridge" on my trail. And sometimes they are removable which really helps for progression.

@tomgheener 2 жыл бұрын

“A Tall Tale”, “Jumpback”, or “WTF”(Whale Tail Feature). Awesome video BTW!

@Happy_Biker 2 жыл бұрын

"The Bail Whale" -because of the bridges, you made a BKXC-safe feature! ☺️

@scorpo4784 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Eric, love your videos. A name suggestion for the whale tail is “Big Bluey”. I think this is a good name because there are blue whales and down here in Australia when you swear a bit we call it ‘blue’ words. You might have sworn a bit building it and people riding it might swear because it’s gnarly!

@crackastory8384 2 жыл бұрын

Great name 👍 I like the Aussie part of it.

@liamdrane2642 2 жыл бұрын

I'd call it "A Whale of a Time" as it looks super fun to ride!

@jasonharris3873 2 жыл бұрын

That is a sweet feature. I agree that I like to see someone else run first to judge the speed. I appreciate the bridges so that people can work up to it without crashing. Not something that many builders consider.

@owenchaloner 2 жыл бұрын

6:52 to 7:06 Omg those drone shots with that music feel like a real movie and have a very calm vibe to them, Eric your drone filming talent in through the roof.

@delliottk 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see. AZ 🤘🏽

@lucl1258 2 жыл бұрын

My god that looks so fun! Those are your best kind of video where you build new trail features. Keep up the amazing work you are doing for this community!!!! Thank you!

@patcoston Жыл бұрын

Those bridges are absolutely necessary for most people to warm up to the feature before sending it.

@KastanDay 2 жыл бұрын

These videos make me so happy, thanks for your world class storytelling Eric; man of many talents.

@nathandavies327 2 жыл бұрын

The bridges are a really good idea, I've how that makes it a feature most folks can ride and can use to progress their skill.

@davecrashes4905 2 жыл бұрын

Rokon Tail seems an obvious choice for a name, after the machine which gave you so much help.

@shawn-paulluchin603 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work! I appreciate the "bridges" last weekend I rolled it before jumping. So it is a great feature for most people. Thank you, Eric.

@BCpov 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you got to ride it! Thanks for the help!

@jimm244 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing build. Thanks for taking mortals like me into consideration. 😁

@ashleytombs 2 жыл бұрын

Wow wow wow what an amazing 7 days of hard labour look at what you guys have created a piece of art work wow 91 acres I bet that didn’t come cheap but think of all the trails these guys are going to build These guys are going to make thousands of people very happy indeed

@singletrackmania1 2 жыл бұрын

The use of the curved tree was fantastic. The editing on this one is phenomenal

@zacharypoh10 2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome you came to help him out! I'm a local to Quincy and work with the local stewardship, Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship and would be thrilled to get out there sometime to help! Definitely been a cold past few days in the area

@nomo0928 2 жыл бұрын

This is so smooth as it , awesome !!

@grimaceg1253 2 жыл бұрын

Eric, your feature building skills are awesome!

@peterbull3955 2 жыл бұрын

That looks like soooo much fun to ride!!!

@mrdee03 2 жыл бұрын

You build some very nice features. Good job. I’m sure ever stoke will love your whale tail.

@jumpingjohn6379 2 жыл бұрын

Your build is awesome. Makes me wanna ride🤙🏻

@nsmtb2300 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait

@josiahbiglands1964 2 жыл бұрын

You should call it table back whale because of the bridges. Great video and enjoy making more cool features.

@DonkeysRChaos 2 жыл бұрын

WOW. That is great work.

@jakemaattanen Жыл бұрын

Well, of you ever get sick of riding there is a lot of work for capable carpenters out there! 👍

@andrewfarmer2309 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. You should build more trails/features. “Cedar Tail” would be a good name

@Rwinnie 2 жыл бұрын

you really got me on the edge of my seat when the tree fell over

@kirrilymtb 2 жыл бұрын

I had the same problem 😅😅

@Big-boy608 Жыл бұрын

Erik you made it look easy once you finally did it

@thiessentornadoplus2403 2 жыл бұрын

So sick!!!

@stuff_7946 2 жыл бұрын

I think that hump-back-wale is an amazing name because it’s the size of one and it’s a feature similar to one!

@josephkrug8579 Жыл бұрын

Sometimes it is better to use a drill bit to make a starter hole for long nails...if you need it to grip, do the hole smaller, that will help prevent nails bending.