THE TOLL ROAD

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  • In the summer of 2014, four friends met up with foreign pilots to go on the ultimate paramotor adventure - to tour the American Southwest. Only weeks after the trip, Jeff Toll was tragically killed flying at his home flying field in Chesapeake, VA.
    Nine months later, remaining members of Team Fly Halo revisited the southwest to honor and commemorate their fallen friend; and to share his story with the world.
    The Toll Road is a non-profit and completely independent film, the soul purpose of the production is to honor Jeff Toll's memory and share his love for the sport.
    If you'd like to own a copy of The Toll Road, please visit ryansouthwellfi...

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  • @sleer589
    @sleer589 7 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    The production quality on this is absolutely professional and top notch. A great tribute to Jeff, I hope you can all heal properly and thank you so much for this upload. Subbed

  • @jessicatoll9581
    @jessicatoll9581 7 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    Thank you to the guys and Ryan for putting this together. For some reason today made me want to watch this video. I had not watched it since the unveiling in our home town. At the time I knew it was a beautiful adventure, but I was unable to watch it without eyes full of tears, fixating on his voice and the emptiness my heart has. This time around there were still tears and mixed emotions of joy and sadness, however I was able to see the beauty of it in its entirety. This video makes missing my best friend a little easier knowing the impact he had on so many. I'm so glad you all finished the trip, I know he would have wanted you to. Things have definitely changed for us all but I know he will always tie us together. Love you all.

  • @nine2cg60
    @nine2cg60 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Beautiful tribute.. and one of the best PPG videos I've ever seen. Rest in peace, Jeff

  • @Flattopk2
    @Flattopk2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a great tribute,watched it a few times,,I had purchased my Airtrike from Jeff back in the day maybe 2013. Never got to meet in person,but that small interaction for me draws me into the story 🤙

  • @adibabi
    @adibabi 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seriously, who gave this a thumb down. Some of the best free content out there

    • @ryansouthwell
      @ryansouthwell  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Adrian. I know who gave it a thumbs down and they aren’t very reputable in the sport. But thanks anyway.

  • @davidstalcup7107
    @davidstalcup7107 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Ryan Southwest you did an amazing job on this film. Never did get to meet Jeff, but this tells so much about his character and personality. Thank you!

  • @theflyingchillipepper
    @theflyingchillipepper 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video. Sadly losing special people in our lives is a fact of life. Our generation are lucky that in this day and age we have awesome technology enabling us to be able to make such great memories of these special folks in our lives. Top job...

  • @markallisonparamotor
    @markallisonparamotor ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't know how I haven't come across this before, but a friend shared it with me. What a beautiful tribute, amazing film. Very well edited and put together and some breath taking locations. Fantastic.

  • @GlennTupper
    @GlennTupper ปีที่แล้ว

    Still makes me cry to this day...

  • @miroslavsvec
    @miroslavsvec 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Regardless how many times I watch this movie, I get tears in my eyes...

  • @terryblevins149
    @terryblevins149 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The production quality was first class and the photography was stunning. I never met Jeff, but after watching this film.... I feel like I have met him... Excellent gentlemen...

  • @therealeugenecussons
    @therealeugenecussons 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome guys. Beautifully produced....

  • @JoarABTheflyingraven
    @JoarABTheflyingraven 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video with a sad story.
    Amazing .
    Condolences for you're loss

  • @PPGGORILLA
    @PPGGORILLA 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a beautiful tribute to your friend and wingman. He will live forever in your hearts, thank you for sharing with the world.

  • @BrianHoatlin
    @BrianHoatlin ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude, you inspired me. This film is amazing. You deserve way more credit. Keep up the amazing work. I have watched this video 100s of times.

  • @ewauvwas
    @ewauvwas 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Your production value is amazing!! Love your videos with the search for beauty and amazing soundtrack to go with it!!

  • @zakganon9397
    @zakganon9397 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Keep flying guys you are awesome !!! top notch production

  • @xcaceuk
    @xcaceuk 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing. So many of the same emotions after the loss of my wonderful daughter Averil. Continuing to fly has helped to keep me alive and wanting to stay on this planet for a little longer.
    Thank you for making such an evocative and lovely film.

  • @THESkiViking
    @THESkiViking 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What an absolutely epic story. Made me cry, (Jessica part) laugh, get jealous, be inspired, and click the like button. Makes me want to get out and fly! Hopefully tomorrow air will settle down.

  • @StoryboardMindset
    @StoryboardMindset 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was beautiful. Thank you for sharing Jeff with us.

  • @ripmanridin7092
    @ripmanridin7092 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tears in my eyes......Jeff was blessed, to have friends like you guys. May he rest in peace!
    An absolute fantastic and amazing tribute.........

  • @awaitingthetrumpetcall4529
    @awaitingthetrumpetcall4529 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The quality of your videos is on another level. Outstanding.

  • @lloydtwelves2570
    @lloydtwelves2570 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Magnificent film and a fitting tribute. Captures all aspects of this sport. Thank you to all involved for sharing

  • @AV8R_1
    @AV8R_1 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys have a lot of faith in the reliability of those two-strokes flying over the rocky desert with no one else around!

    • @577buttfan
      @577buttfan 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Risk and reward buddy.

  • @torrypope3218
    @torrypope3218 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautifully done...brought tears.

  • @channingburton7476
    @channingburton7476 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome tribute to your friend Jeff...memories of a life that touched his family and friends, I pray his wife's broken heart is healing. Great Video

  • @Veegore84
    @Veegore84 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Each video you post I feel like I’m visiting a little piece of heaven. Amazing work.

  • @pauldisher1
    @pauldisher1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sorry for your los Boys.
    Beautiful tribute

  • @danbrittson371
    @danbrittson371 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best paragliding video on TH-cam!

  • @sahja324
    @sahja324 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Powerful. I bet there wasn't a dry eye in the house. I'm sorry for the loss of your friend.

  • @robroy25
    @robroy25 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank You so much Ryan....such a sad loss....yet an amazing insight to our wonderful sport that hopefully will inspire many more people to live the dream.
    Cheers.

  • @BlaMac1
    @BlaMac1 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very Very beautiful film!!! I'm sorry for your loss. I'm sure Jeff is super happy somewhere out there that you finished your trip!

  • @skimbo72
    @skimbo72 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is beautiful - what a fitting tribute. Blue skies and safe journey.

  • @voy709
    @voy709 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    A sad yet amazing video. Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go. ~ T. S. Eliot

  • @roberteshelman5917
    @roberteshelman5917 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a beautiful production. Your first calling may very well be film production. This is worthy of a cinematic award.

  • @jopianojojo
    @jopianojojo 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great film Ryan ... I'm sure Jeff would be proud.

  • @GodzillaGoesGaga
    @GodzillaGoesGaga 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a lovely tribute to Jeff Toll. Amazing cinematography, flying and great singing.

  • @autolode4215
    @autolode4215 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think this is the 50000th (ok 5000th) PPG video I've watched and BY FAR the BEST so amazing thanks for sharing this !!!

  • @mikerockwood8988
    @mikerockwood8988 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    So sorry for the loss of your friend. This is an excellent tribute video that shows how strong a bond your group of friends has. The rendition of Cold Play's "O" at the end gave me chills. Very beautiful. Thank you for sharing this work with us.

  • @bettstube
    @bettstube 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful guys, very moving. Enjoy what we have x

  • @seanmoore4447
    @seanmoore4447 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. That was amazing, beautiful and touching production. Truly fantastic job. I'm sorry you lost your friend.

  • @lawsonconner5022
    @lawsonconner5022 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best PPG video I've seen yet. RIP Jeff.

  • @marczakflys
    @marczakflys 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    At a loss for words! Super Amazing video.

  • @stefanberger5179
    @stefanberger5179 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great job ryan !!

  • @stevekozar5335
    @stevekozar5335 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful all the way around

  • @russduker1015
    @russduker1015 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job. Wish I could have met Jeff

  • @XenoVI
    @XenoVI 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great little movie nice tribute

  • @bethanywalker3145
    @bethanywalker3145 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Powerful!

  • @torqdoff
    @torqdoff 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a great video Ryan!! probably the 4th time that I have watched it and I always get a tear in my eye. God speed Jeff.

  • @DavidisDawei
    @DavidisDawei 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I cannot imagine how many hours this took to create.
    - The quality of this is top notch!

    • @ryansouthwell
      @ryansouthwell  8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      DavidisDawei thank you. It did take a while but was a labor of love.

    • @DavidisDawei
      @DavidisDawei 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      ***** Yes Sir, That came through loud and clear...
      quite shocking - I had to rewind it to make sure that was the same guy being interviewed in the beginning.
      Good friends are hard to find - Sorry for the loss

  • @JohnHansknecht
    @JohnHansknecht 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fabulous story, amazing videography, and such a tragic loss.

  • @seeandromeda
    @seeandromeda 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful video Ryan. One of the best PPG pieces I have seen.

  • @Gringo_Lingo
    @Gringo_Lingo 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great film! So much great footage, and such a touching story.

  • @B0GlES
    @B0GlES 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome movie.

  • @parapente502
    @parapente502 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for the material, pictures and history. You transport it to one of these beautiful places.

  • @waterandflight
    @waterandflight 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful and touching.

  • @joegarret6598
    @joegarret6598 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am so new to this sport but hopefully start school in may. for the past month I have been watching every PPG video I can find. I have the bug sooo bad! Someone at TH-cam should be in jail due to the fact I have not seen or stumbled across any of your stuff. Literally took the bug to another level. I may have cried a little on this one. Still have the chills! WOW!

    • @GodzillaGoesGaga
      @GodzillaGoesGaga 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m the same as you Bro’. A bit dizzy with anticipation. I’m so itching to get the training started !!! Where are you training ? I plan on training in Northern California.

    • @joegarret6598
      @joegarret6598 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Gazza-usa I am in West Texas. Lone start paramotor In austin

    • @GodzillaGoesGaga
      @GodzillaGoesGaga 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cool. I’m planning on BlackHawk in CA.

  • @mattkora
    @mattkora 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic video. I hope to fly with some of you one day.

  • @paramotorhilton8227
    @paramotorhilton8227 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful tribute.

  • @BSmithPPG
    @BSmithPPG 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful piece.

  • @monicalafont7172
    @monicalafont7172 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just came across your video which gives us all the feeling of meeting all of you first hand. Beautiful story and Jeff has to be proud of what you guys set out to complete. If ever back to Goulding's Lodge let me know would love to meet all of you. Best wishes to all friends and family.

    • @ryansouthwell
      @ryansouthwell  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Monica Lafont thank you very much. Are you up at Goulding’s Lodge? We are looking to go back but have met some technicalities with restrictions. We’d certainly love to meet you though.

  • @wilsonlim9043
    @wilsonlim9043 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    A truly wonderful video Ryan. Epic, moving and inspiring. Hope to be flying also one day. Still hesitant because of the dangers of the sport. But your video makes me want to experience it for myself.

  • @liparaglide1
    @liparaglide1 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    what an awe inspiring tribute !

  • @Flattopk2
    @Flattopk2 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    You videos are so awesome, maybe you do this professionally,but especially this one! What a tribute 👏👏👏👏

  • @mbppg1
    @mbppg1 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn fine piece of work Ryan! You guys rock.... Looking forward to future flights.

  • @Dutch1951x
    @Dutch1951x 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Outstanding!

  • @grantlloyd612
    @grantlloyd612 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing

  • @danadenney1959
    @danadenney1959 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ryan you really do some fantastic film work!

  • @cpierce213
    @cpierce213 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful video... Great tribute...

  • @caspernilsson
    @caspernilsson 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video Ryan, absolutely one of the best ppg videos I've ever seen!

  • @benjaminjordan
    @benjaminjordan 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work fellas! B

  • @Kimmo_Sorjonen
    @Kimmo_Sorjonen 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video! 👍

  • @johnpublic438
    @johnpublic438 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely outstanding video on every level!

  • @londonivey
    @londonivey 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video, thanks for sharing

  • @sacooper802
    @sacooper802 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    your choice of music, editing, cinematography is just all spot on, you got a real talent that needs to be shared, awesome video productions to make para-motoring experience inspiring to many. very spiritual, who sings "fly on" or what is the title?its the last song on the video, a wonderful song, a family member of yours?, talented family

  • @crossmedhunt
    @crossmedhunt 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it! Top notch tribute bro!

  • @Awkbots
    @Awkbots 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was amazing!

  • @stealcian74
    @stealcian74 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So watched this for the first time, now i am going to grab my gear and get into the air :)

    • @ryansouthwell
      @ryansouthwell  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Joe N. Have fun. Fly safe. Explore.

  • @antonwerner8054
    @antonwerner8054 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow this was incredible! I love it :)

  • @PredatorParamotor
    @PredatorParamotor 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    You know its good when you laugh and cry!

  • @ClarkKent-kg6tl
    @ClarkKent-kg6tl 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful film. I enjoyed it immensely, but with a bit of a lump in my throat

  • @PiotrMagpie
    @PiotrMagpie 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Epic!

  • @YankeeinSC1
    @YankeeinSC1 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    A+

  • @stanleydenning
    @stanleydenning 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    There is nothing weird about two men bonding in a brotherly way. ( Philadelphia ) Brotherly love.

  • @stanleydenning
    @stanleydenning 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    10:13 Is that Burning Man ?

  • @glorious_help
    @glorious_help 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why/how did he die?

  • @Cindy-qc7lo
    @Cindy-qc7lo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow

  • @trevelline1
    @trevelline1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I please get the song at 15:00

  • @glorious_help
    @glorious_help 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    20:30 SONG???????????

  • @AereForst
    @AereForst 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    RIP 🌬🦅

  • @putra6106
    @putra6106 ปีที่แล้ว

    What song is this?

    • @ryansouthwell
      @ryansouthwell  ปีที่แล้ว

      Which one? I wrote almost all of them.

    • @putra6106
      @putra6106 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ryansouthwell
      starting at 3:24

    • @ryansouthwell
      @ryansouthwell  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@putra6106 ah yes. I recorded a local Navajo medicine man as we sat with him in a ceremony. It didn’t make the video but I loved his rhythm and put it into this jam. If you’re interested in it, message me your details in a DM on Instagram @ryansouthwell and I can get you a download link

    • @putra6106
      @putra6106 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ryansouthwell
      Man .... that was sick.
      The deep grunt sound and the navajo summons ..... simply superb.
      You're making things great. Not only a pilot/flyer, but great musician too.
      👍👍👍

  • @AurelioTonchei
    @AurelioTonchei 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    need song title @ 3:30....thanks!!

    • @alfacomp1
      @alfacomp1 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      i need too ... somebody ?

    • @ryansouthwell
      @ryansouthwell  8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I wrote that song and dubbed in some singing of a Native American medicine man we visited and became friends with. If you want a copy of it I can probably work it out. Visit my Facebook page of Ryansouthwellfilms and message me. I can hook you up.

    • @ewauvwas
      @ewauvwas 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      wow you're living it!!

  • @lemaitrethemonk
    @lemaitrethemonk 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would like to find the two individuals that gave this video a thumbs down.... Dam trolls never take a day off!

    • @ryansouthwell
      @ryansouthwell  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Emanuel. I'm pretty sure I know who one of them is.

  • @Arturminator
    @Arturminator 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Пиздатые места. Охуенноооо!!!

  • @fatbaldandhappy
    @fatbaldandhappy 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Haunting. Brilliant.

  • @kleeklee4572
    @kleeklee4572 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing