The first dude (Luke?) was seriously rippin. I felt some hesitation from you when he first asked to ride with you(rightfully so on first lap) and then he just shows out. Impressive riding on the short travel rig. Making it look easy as usual! Nice vid!
If someone is solo at bike park in the middle of the week, there's a good chance he rips ... Luke was def one of the better riders Phil followed tho, and he said he only rode there for 2 years which is nuts!
So cool seeing you just hang out and talk with people, shred with the locals, and have a good time. Definitely the embodiment of what the bike park experience is all about
I suck at mountain biking, and it amazes me to see how capable riders like you and the others can carry enough speed to clear that overpass gap so effortlessly with only that little drop to pump. Its both intimidating and motivating.
You have so many good conversations out there! I really appreciate how much non-biking content is in this video. I'd love to have more conversations like those haha
Been watching for awhile and lugging around a Walmart bike I’ve been making work, thanks in part to your inspiration my GT Aggressor Pro will be here Saturday, my first real bike in 28 years. Thank you for continually inspiring me to ride my heart out and enjoy the ride. Much love from West Virginia
OMG! Too funny!! The foot clap before getting off the chair!!! I can’t say how long I’ve been doing that but thought it was because I’m old 😂 Phil you made my day! Love the videos. Love the content. Thank you for recording this opening week at highland.
Great video. I think regardless of if you're not feeling the ride, it is still a great video. If you're passing the torch, this 18yo kid rides worthy enough to be Skills with Phil Ambassador lol
Phil is back with another mad video! This is the single BEST format of Bike Park video. The conversations you have, the people you meet and of course the sheer insanity of your riding ability - it's all fantastic
I rode Highland on Wednesday (the mountain let season pass holders ride the day before the Thursday opening day), and they only had four+ trails open! All of the rain we've been having (and forecast for the whole week) absolutely blasts away all of the hard work that Highland's tail crew put in getting the mountain open! Keep doing what you do 😁👍‼️
So rad, I just finished building up a new 2020 Stumpjumper frame (27.5"), you've got me stoked to get out as soon as possible to get a full 150/150mm frame under me! Cheers.
Hahaha, definitely! I’m glad that you DO get a break. Happy the weather is turning for us here too for riding, and I’m looking forward to what this season brings for you :)
that 18 years old shredding so composed over technical stuff its really something, he rides fast, has a good control over the bike and body in and out of air, thats i'mpressive for a guy that started at 16. bet he's gonna become a racer in 1/2 years if not he's already one.
Wish I could ride my new bike. All the bike parks are covered in snow, Downieville still has snow all over, and Soquel is closed because the rain collapsed the roads to get there. Can’t wait for summer!
Dude I have been sick in the last 3 days and you’re videos have been making my day a lot better, love you’re videos, and I also got a GT sensor but mine is from 2022 but I love the bike so hope you are having fun on you’re new bike🚵
love the vids and I understand your concern for the axs derailleur having to replace it would be expensive. It definitely would not be even close to a grand for just the derailleur. But I can tell you they take massive beatings compared to normal cable ones. My buddy has had his for 3 years now and uses it on his Ebike and DH bike cause its the most bombproof derailleur. Its been smacked many times and still runs smooth. I have replaced about 5 gx derailleurs on my own bikes during that time so once my current ones break I am investing in the AXS no doubt. Enjoy the ripping!
Just started going mountain biking and have only been twice and absolutely love it! Me and my uncle are trying to go every week cause I’m just itching to go all the time!
Glad to see you shredding the new sensor! In the future, would you consider doing a comparison between your 2021 sensor and the 2023 sensor? I think you’d be best fit to break down this comparison….
Wow that was really really impressive i just rode ODB today and completely ate shit got all scratched up! ill tag you in the video! Thats a really technical trail!!!
Dude my feet sting every time I get off that lift, like my joints are bad but its the only thing that hurts my feet. its like a quick sting in the ankles. sick vid i was going to go that day but my friend bailed on me so going Friday!!! sick vid!!!!
That was fun to watch! Any advice for riding in sloppy conditions with rocks and roots? I’ll be spending my summer at highland. Obviously practice but coming from the dry dusty desert this looks hard 😂
The Skilled One has awakened from his hibernation.
I'm still thawing out give me a few :P
Lol I love how Phil just meets this random kid at the top of the lift line and he's out here going faster than 95% of the park
He was testing me on my first run of the year, no warm up lol - Luke isn't slow!
Luke is insane
You know the season has started when Phil does his Highland Park opening video.
Still have to wait a few more weeks before the rest of the bike parks open!
Yeah let’s go!! Can’t wait for Creek to open up!
The first dude (Luke?) was seriously rippin. I felt some hesitation from you when he first asked to ride with you(rightfully so on first lap) and then he just shows out. Impressive riding on the short travel rig. Making it look easy as usual! Nice vid!
Anytime somebody comes up to me I never know what to expect!
These are the kinds of videos I like seeing from Phil: cool riding and connecting with cool people on the trails.
I appreciate when bike parks aren't too busy. It's more relaxed and you can get to connect with people better, it's a lot of fun.
5:11
Phil: "It a little bit slow in here!"
That's faster than I'd ever be going in there😂
dude Luke is the fastest "random fan" I've seen you follow.
thank bruv
@@lukelaborde4975 you rip dude!
If someone is solo at bike park in the middle of the week, there's a good chance he rips ... Luke was def one of the better riders Phil followed tho, and he said he only rode there for 2 years which is nuts!
Love how quiet the bike is. Also love hearing the conversations you have with people. Best videos on TH-cam as usual. Thanks Phil
Thats my bro killing it on the mountain!!!
I love the interaction you have with strangers and people you know. Just stopping to talk about pipe welding is awesome!
sick day riding with ya phil!
Luke you were killin it
So cool seeing you just hang out and talk with people, shred with the locals, and have a good time. Definitely the embodiment of what the bike park experience is all about
It's very cool to see and experience a lot of emotions looking at it.
I suck at mountain biking, and it amazes me to see how capable riders like you and the others can carry enough speed to clear that overpass gap so effortlessly with only that little drop to pump. Its both intimidating and motivating.
Congratulations....
You're well on your way to become a Grumpy Old Man !!!
Phil casually talking about his new bike while sending big jumps and drops. The man is back!
Luke seems like a super chill dude love how the mtb community is keeps up the good work Phil
That kid made you work .
What a great video .one of the best
Great start to the season, Phil. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing Highland Park.
You have so many good conversations out there! I really appreciate how much non-biking content is in this video. I'd love to have more conversations like those haha
So good to be blessed with a skills with Phil video ! Have been looking forward to your next one! Awesome stuff Phil!
Bro, Luke is a friggin shredder.
Love the format of this video Phil, looks like a great community of riders.
Good to see you Phil! Always good honest fun with Phil! Awesome skills as always!
Been watching for awhile and lugging around a Walmart bike I’ve been making work, thanks in part to your inspiration my GT Aggressor Pro will be here Saturday, my first real bike in 28 years. Thank you for continually inspiring me to ride my heart out and enjoy the ride. Much love from West Virginia
Let’s go! You know it’s bike park season when skills with phill uploads!
OMG! Too funny!! The foot clap before getting off the chair!!! I can’t say how long I’ve been doing that but thought it was because I’m old 😂
Phil you made my day!
Love the videos. Love the content. Thank you for recording this opening week at highland.
Wow. How did i miss this? Congratulations Phil on the new bike. Sounds great. Quiet. Trails there are sick! Thank you for sharing this with us.
Great video. I think regardless of if you're not feeling the ride, it is still a great video. If you're passing the torch, this 18yo kid rides worthy enough to be Skills with Phil Ambassador lol
Luke is an absolute ripper. Every generation of riders is faster and better than the previous.
Luke is my nephew. Not only is he an amazing athlete, he is LOYAL, RESPECTFUL & FUN!
philbassador
Phil is back with another mad video! This is the single BEST format of Bike Park video. The conversations you have, the people you meet and of course the sheer insanity of your riding ability - it's all fantastic
Phil!! It’s so good to see another bike park style video again!!
This was such an awesome video. It was really cool to watch you interact with the locals and have them lead you out.
I was literally just thinking about how I haven't seen a Phil video in a minute. Here we are.... Sick new whip!
Bro, you gave some young shredders the memories of a lifetime! 😎
I rode Highland on Wednesday (the mountain let season pass holders ride the day before the Thursday opening day), and they only had four+ trails open! All of the rain we've been having (and forecast for the whole week) absolutely blasts away all of the hard work that Highland's tail crew put in getting the mountain open!
Keep doing what you do 😁👍‼️
it was sick riding with u phil i was the kid on the green santa cruz
Awesome to see you again 👍🤘
Finally, glad you're back dude! Can't wait to see the videos this year.
These trails look great. The way the tech and flow is mixed in together. Mint
So rad, I just finished building up a new 2020 Stumpjumper frame (27.5"), you've got me stoked to get out as soon as possible to get a full 150/150mm frame under me! Cheers.
Boy, I thought we lost you, welcome back! Always good to see a video from you.
I take a break every winter. Hard to ride when there's snow on the ground :P
Hahaha, definitely! I’m glad that you DO get a break. Happy the weather is turning for us here too for riding, and I’m looking forward to what this season brings for you :)
Baller first run! That 18 y/o has some talent
Glad to see you back for another season. 🤟🏼
Great riding and awesome video. Congratulations on your new bike
Luke is ridiculous on a bike. Really hope to see him on a future Whistler video. That dude would kill it up there.
Luke knows the score 🫡
that 18 years old shredding so composed over technical stuff its really something, he rides fast, has a good control over the bike and body in and out of air, thats i'mpressive for a guy that started at 16.
bet he's gonna become a racer in 1/2 years if not he's already one.
Wish I could ride my new bike. All the bike parks are covered in snow, Downieville still has snow all over, and Soquel is closed because the rain collapsed the roads to get there. Can’t wait for summer!
Awesome!
That guy on the green yeti 150 is absolutely **RIPPING** through that first lap.
Dude I have been sick in the last 3 days and you’re videos have been making my day a lot better, love you’re videos, and I also got a GT sensor but mine is from 2022 but I love the bike so hope you are having fun on you’re new bike🚵
Nice to have you back, Phil!
"party on Wayne" 🤘 has to be the best thing I've heard when someone's dropping in ever haha. Love it 🤘🤘
I love how Phil just SENDS IT!!!
I like the new GT, but the old font was better, the legendary logo. Great video! thx.
Was literally just waiting for this video to drop!
So pumped to see a new Phil video, MTB is back.
I’m hyped for this season
Lets gooooo NH!!!! 🤟🏼🚴♀️🤟🏼
Siiiick! You're riding seemed really good on this bike
Top bloke you met mate, keep him around!
Worth waiting for... 🤘🏼🤘🏼
I love Faux Pine. Such a fun trail, although it doesn't look like that when I ride it. LOL!
good to have you back Phill! could you do a vid showing your new bike and like explaining the parts on it?
Good to see you back dude 👍🇬🇧
I just went dh moutain biking this weekend for the 2nd time and it was insane, now when I watch your videos you look even faster lol
Your the man Phil! Cool video the new bike reminds me of your old evil with the colours
love the vids and I understand your concern for the axs derailleur having to replace it would be expensive. It definitely would not be even close to a grand for just the derailleur. But I can tell you they take massive beatings compared to normal cable ones. My buddy has had his for 3 years now and uses it on his Ebike and DH bike cause its the most bombproof derailleur. Its been smacked many times and still runs smooth. I have replaced about 5 gx derailleurs on my own bikes during that time so once my current ones break I am investing in the AXS no doubt. Enjoy the ripping!
Just started going mountain biking and have only been twice and absolutely love it! Me and my uncle are trying to go every week cause I’m just itching to go all the time!
Always enjoy Phil's videos.
I was wondering what opening weekend at Highland would look like. Thanks for the video!
luke is crazy good. reminding me i gotta practice more and more
You are awesome Phil 😁🙌❤️
Cool mate 👍
The king is back!🫅❤
I love your new bike phil....❤❤❤
Glad to see you shredding the new sensor! In the future, would you consider doing a comparison between your 2021 sensor and the 2023 sensor? I think you’d be best fit to break down this comparison….
I see my buddies in that vid at the top when they got a pic with u
Nice riding ! ☺️🤙
This new bike takes me back to the blue Evil short travel ripper you had when I first found the channel
Dude, at 9:30 that run was sick, I love how smooth it all was!
Sweet video Phil
This one got me really stoked to go out and ride :)
Nothing like that first ride out!
Wow that was really really impressive i just rode ODB today and completely ate shit got all scratched up! ill tag you in the video! Thats a really technical trail!!!
no way Luke is 18! Rippin!
Phil's back!!!
That’s a sweet bike❤
yooo lets go phill posted
Dude my feet sting every time I get off that lift, like my joints are bad but its the only thing that hurts my feet. its like a quick sting in the ankles. sick vid i was going to go that day but my friend bailed on me so going Friday!!! sick vid!!!!
I can't believe you're riding park already. Some Colorado ski areas still have a 100 inch base!!
The geology is wildly different, but highland is pushing it. Only 5 of 20ish trails were open. Most bike parks won't be open until late may/June.
FINALLY!!!!!
Finally back to ride Phil 👍🏼
welcome back to life Phil :)
Hello Phil love your videos bro ❤
The questions the kids had were really good content tbh LOL
I gasp ever time you huck a jump into some side hit or whatever. It seems like you are just blindly jumping into anything. 😂 You are nuts!
What a badass looking park
Somebody sign luke, jfc. Reminds me of david lieb.
Luke is a homie & FAST
That was fun to watch! Any advice for riding in sloppy conditions with rocks and roots? I’ll be spending my summer at highland. Obviously practice but coming from the dry dusty desert this looks hard 😂