The Line - Part 1

by Marco Toniolo
Dec 3, 2010 at 16:32

Dennis Switch hasn't been sleeping well for many days. His life was as good as usual, but he was focusing on something special that has been on his mind for years now, and from that came his fear and nightmares. The work was only a way to earn some money, nothing more.

Follow the line with Mr. Switch...

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flag Bjammin (Dec 3, 2010 at 17:04)
 sick XC ride, but Wuts the deal with the pig and him chipping at the stone?
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flag sfd656 (Dec 3, 2010 at 18:30)
 must be a tribute to the chileno miners with a pig pork bbq comming in part 2
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flag DragRider (Dec 4, 2010 at 1:41)
 yes that would be nice.. I'm starving anyway it was too tripy move.. Wink
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flag HMBA106 (Dec 3, 2010 at 16:50)
 someone doesn't sleep very well...
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flag dirtmonkey1 (Dec 3, 2010 at 17:01)
 I'm lost...
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flag traildigger94 (Dec 3, 2010 at 17:40)
 that was also what i was thinking
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flag dirtbagbiker (Dec 3, 2010 at 17:50)
 i'd like to see someone ride down that with a dh bike..
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flag youngFR (Dec 3, 2010 at 18:22)
 i think they would go to fast ad fall of the clif, un less he was sam hill
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flag Borgschulze (Dec 3, 2010 at 20:04)
 Why use a DH bike for something that is ridden easily on an AM bike?
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flag joe-swann (Dec 4, 2010 at 2:16)
 he needs to learn how to use a hammer, and whats with the pig thing?! epic scenery tho
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flag demo8jack (Dec 4, 2010 at 3:58)
 what the hell was this all about? lol
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flag dirtbagbiker (Dec 4, 2010 at 9:32)
 my RM slayer could have pwnd that trail.
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flag robscott2010 (Dec 4, 2010 at 14:08)
 and then the train comes...
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flag dirtbagbiker (Dec 4, 2010 at 14:15)
 and then i'd get ass raped.
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flag ritchierich (Dec 4, 2010 at 15:11)
 That was the trippiest shit I've ever seen on pinkbike...
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flag mmakuch (Dec 4, 2010 at 22:23)
 hell yea that was tripppy
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flag T-woot (Dec 5, 2010 at 9:47)
 The video wasnt abt showing somebody hammering it out on a DH ride, and that trail would be retarded on a DH bike anyways, its a trail you want to be able to pedal on.
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flag olidh (Dec 5, 2010 at 10:51)
 hes got his cornering technique dialled though...
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flag neimbc (Dec 5, 2010 at 16:52)
 Dirtbagbiker - I'd be right with you on mine! Slayers are sweet! a DH bike would be overkill for that trail - An AM would dice it. Can't wait for pt 2.
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flag dirtbagbiker (Dec 5, 2010 at 18:11)
 yeah i loved my 08 sxc70, but i dont have it any more because i was in debt on it and wanted something better for freeride and all that...great bike though.
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flag carbonlite (Dec 5, 2010 at 4:21)
 I think this could be the first blending of mtb films and absurdist cinema. I shall very much look forward to the second part.
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flag nikoniko (Dec 4, 2010 at 4:00)
 Awesome video!
weird in a good way!
My son and I were watching this together (he is 4) and the pig sent him flying to his room,ahahha
Superb riding down this super rocky trail!
RideOn!
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flag lux-freerider (Dec 3, 2010 at 17:19)
 Wow @ 5:15 , that shot was soooo smooth , how'd u do that?

Also, am I the only one that thinks X-0 cranks and a coil shock look wrong together?

And what's with the pig??
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flag mtbmonkey (Dec 4, 2010 at 7:33)
 Probably just followed him down with a steadycam, i dunno... sick shot though
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flag speedfreek (Dec 4, 2010 at 12:32)
 It's not a coil shock on his bike?
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flag lux-freerider (Dec 4, 2010 at 17:23)
 yeah I know I just saw ...

I meant to say big travel bike + X-0 cranks
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flag T-woot (Dec 5, 2010 at 9:52)
 nah thats what enduro AM bikes are about, descending like Dh bikes and climbing like XC ones.
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flag giorgio91 (Dec 3, 2010 at 17:18)
 i think the pig is referred to a creation of david lynch if i'm not wrong
the rest is goin to be a six episode movie created by marco toniolo and sponsorized by rose bikes
grande marcooooo
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flag discombob (Dec 4, 2010 at 14:34)
 Beautiful scenery and maybe the pig was the thought of his day-job haunting his waking-ride? Just like Life Cycles, I'm digging this artistic/weird-out mountain bike video; we sure have plenty of regular riding videos with incredible action in them, so why not, right?
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flag darkmuncan (Dec 3, 2010 at 16:55)
 Nice Vid...

Pig was a little weird.... but some beautiful scenery.
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flag northisland (Dec 4, 2010 at 10:16)
 Great work and use of plot Smile

It's nice to see something other than people shouting "killer" and "sick" while showing some obviously killer and sick riding. So if you can't guess . . . I'm hooked and looking forward to the next part.
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flag dom69foco (Dec 4, 2010 at 10:18)
 cool stuff, i like that theres a random rock hammer and pig in a cape! trail looks lush, shame the downhill is wasted in those tight switchbacks!
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flag Worm-Burner (Dec 3, 2010 at 22:13)
 Refreshingly Great Stuff!...we need more like this...I can't wait for more! VOD!
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flag traildigger94 (Dec 3, 2010 at 16:53)
 he was probs haveing a bad dream
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flag HMBA106 (Dec 3, 2010 at 16:55)
 or just thinking about biking
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flag squampton09 (Dec 3, 2010 at 17:31)
 or having a wet dream
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flag dirtbagbiker (Dec 3, 2010 at 17:50)
 Drool
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flag DH-85 (Dec 3, 2010 at 18:40)
 maybe we'll figure out the pig in part 2
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flag dirtbagbiker (Dec 4, 2010 at 9:33)
 Drool i love pork.
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flag fattrick (Dec 3, 2010 at 17:16)
 I like it! Nice edit! But weird plot.
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flag djlp Plus (Dec 3, 2010 at 17:15)
 maybe they are 'symbols' of some kind Smile


i bet there will be more in part II
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flag SparxFly (Dec 6, 2010 at 15:45)
 As much as I love watching guys shred downhill lines this is the sort of thing I'd love to ride... I rather like putting in the effort to get the joy ride down and the scenery and exposure is wicked!
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flag Marco-IT (Dec 4, 2010 at 8:39)
 It has been filmed here: http://itinerari.mtb-forum.it/tours/view/968 (scroll down for the map)
If you register to www.mtb-forum.it you can download the GPS track
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flag SeanC1 (Dec 4, 2010 at 21:16)
 what was that song?

I need to learn that turn technique on the switchbacks.
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flag carbonlite (Dec 5, 2010 at 4:23)
 it just takes practice, and its totally learnable if you have a front brake.

the reason I think you don't see it very often is pros normally find a way to roll stuff faster and smoother, but it is still fun.
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flag downhiller900sl (Dec 5, 2010 at 22:07)
 I think there were some switchbacks that he could have turned rolling and was not necessary to hop like that, what dou you guys think?
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flag HeroicLegend (Dec 3, 2010 at 23:21)
 it's nice to see something creative and a little different, I look forward to the 2nd
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flag tank97 (Dec 5, 2010 at 2:21)
 mind. r*ped
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flag c2crider (Dec 6, 2010 at 15:42)
 very interesting vid, The trail and scenery were incredible, Some of those views were stunning. Not too sure what the pig is all about, but it made me jump Razz
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flag vonichi (Dec 5, 2010 at 22:02)
 Great vid.
Bring some more and be the david lynch of mountain bike movies!
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flag ROL-ANDO (Dec 6, 2010 at 9:20)
 crazy vid , great epic ride on that mountain , the pig well if you got stuck up there hunt that pig to eat jijij
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flag sashamtbrider (Dec 3, 2010 at 17:14)
 interesting video Smile I'd love to ride my bike over there
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flag McFly78 (Dec 4, 2010 at 3:57)
 Beautiful trails. What is the location ?
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flag norcaltw24 (Dec 3, 2010 at 20:05)
 Im lost. Wheres the ride tho? Looks sick except for the creepy fake pig thing. WE NEED A PLOT LINE
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flag lewspeight (Dec 4, 2010 at 3:41)
 The pig thing looks like that thing off SAW Razz
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flag tntracing (Dec 4, 2010 at 21:56)
 why did they put the pig in there . it would be funny if it was gee atherton. maybe we will find out in future episodes
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flag DragRider (Dec 4, 2010 at 1:39)
 dono but it look's too psychedelic 4 me something was about to happend and then... ?? Big Grin Big Grin
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flag yonibois (Dec 4, 2010 at 0:12)
 Love the place.
Hate endo turns.

(Having a Mr.Angry week, so give me some slack, but why? why? why? All of those Zs could be ridden smoothly. Much smoother than that. Second vid in a month where they do that).
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flag sam-on-specialized (Dec 4, 2010 at 0:30)
 agreed. Every feckin AM rider on pinkbike does them.
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flag sssingletrack (Dec 4, 2010 at 0:52)
 Not just on pinkbike, it shows more skill to endo a turn like that. than it would just just turn it.
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flag ChainSlayer98 (Dec 4, 2010 at 1:03)
 Its just so you can get a sharper turn, and once your good at it, a safer one.
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flag el-nombre (Dec 4, 2010 at 6:48)
 I can see why he does it but i'd like to see him learn to stoppie them instead... but then again I can see why he might not want to try stoppies there.
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flag KonaWhip88 (Dec 5, 2010 at 2:53)
 Did batman just show up in a tunnel on a weird ass bike video...?
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flag RafaGamas (Dec 4, 2010 at 18:27)
 Epic place to ride. Really awsome
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flag tntracing (Dec 4, 2010 at 21:57)
 what was he using a hammer for
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flag kamden428 (Dec 4, 2010 at 19:05)
 Cool man can not wait for part duece
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flag Marky12 (Dec 4, 2010 at 17:08)
 drugs are bad!
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flag c2crider (Dec 6, 2010 at 15:41)
 mmmkay
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flag Liggster (Dec 4, 2010 at 4:05)
 Hmmm I must be missing something here :-S
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flag lalalalalalalala (Dec 3, 2010 at 21:27)
 what kind of bike is that???
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flag DragRider (Dec 4, 2010 at 1:38)
 Cult bikes
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flag speedfreek (Dec 4, 2010 at 12:31)
 nope, its a rose bikes, beefcake.
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flag kalmo (Dec 4, 2010 at 9:03)
 very cool.
love the views.
trails looks really fun!
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flag alexshirley (Dec 3, 2010 at 17:30)
 That was actually pretty cool.
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flag voltagerider Plus (Dec 3, 2010 at 17:08)
 Thats awsome!
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flag betsie Plus (Dec 4, 2010 at 0:55)
 4:25 to 5:31 was good, the rest was a little slow for me.
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flag AussieAsh (Dec 3, 2010 at 20:08)
 sick camera work, where is this place?
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flag gusts (Dec 4, 2010 at 8:33)
 Where it is filmed? One of the sickest trails I've ever seen! Wink
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flag luis-beri (Dec 6, 2010 at 6:49)
 amazing trail :o
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flag Nikolais (Dec 5, 2010 at 23:11)
 Nice track...........
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flag z-man (Dec 4, 2010 at 18:10)
 Very well done guys.
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flag thdm20 (Dec 6, 2010 at 12:25)
 gaaaah. freaky sweet
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flag rx1ton (Dec 3, 2010 at 16:58)
 IDK what this is? Better not get VOD.
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flag T-woot (Dec 5, 2010 at 9:50)
 Really? Nay sayer. Its better and more creative then the lameass Seven Springs vid with annoying punk music on your page, look at the damn view, angles and editing.
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flag KevSong (Dec 3, 2010 at 18:47)
 i feel like a ride now
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flag T-woot (Dec 5, 2010 at 9:44)
 Yaayya! That was awesome
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flag bj4x4 (Dec 5, 2010 at 1:03)
 Amazing Trail
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flag Ross05 (Dec 4, 2010 at 5:43)
 Was that it?
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flag TAridingMTB (Dec 4, 2010 at 6:36)
 *agrees with Liggster*
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flag boomforeal (Dec 3, 2010 at 20:05)
 interesting
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flag snatchclown (Dec 5, 2010 at 3:58)
 what did i smoke?
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