Danny MacAskill - How we made "The Slabs"...

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  • Take a look behind the scenes of my latest film "The Slabs".
    Watch "The Slabs" here: • Danny MacAskill - The ...
    This behind the scenes film takes a closer look at exactly what went into filming my latest ride down the Infamous Dubh Slabs on the Isle of Skye. From walking and planning the route down the hill with my childhood friends Doug and James, to the challenges of reaching and scrambling up the mountain with heavy backpacks full of FPV drone batteries, and how it felt to be riding my bike along the edge of the exposed cliff tops before heading straight down the final slab.
    With many of our overseas filming plans cancelled as a result of recent times myself and the crew decided to look a little closer to home for our latest film.
    I am a big fan of rock climbing and have been inspired by the various men and woman who set new routes and test themselves on some amazing faces around the world so I set out to find some challenging Slab Rock routes on my home Island of Skye with an aim to ride them in a continuous line and test what was possible on my bike. The remote Dubh Slabs rising out of Loch Coruisk in the heart of the Black Cuilin ridge provided some of the steepest terrain I have ever ridden as well as an amazing back drop for the film.
    The remote location and steep face forced us to think outside the box and meant we had to move away from traditional filming techniques, with us opting to shoot the entire film using GoPros mounted on myself and an FPV (First Person View) racing drone.
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    A Danny MacAskill film by Peny - www.wearepeny.com/​
    Thanks to all my friends who helped make this project possible!
    Director: Robbie Meade / Danny MacAskill
    Producer: Duncan Shaw
    Drone Operator: Andy Lawrence
    Camera Operator: Robbie Meade
    BTS Operator: Rory Semple
    Stills Photographer:Dave Mackison
    Editor: Robbie Meade
    Colourist: Max Callan
    3D Graphics: Tom Chant
    VFX: Tom Grice
    Special Thanks:
    Alistair MacKinnon
    James Robertson
    Kick Rock Creations
    Douglas Sutton
    James Sutton
    Rod Callan
    #DannyMacaskill #TheSlabs #IsleofSkye
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  • @jflynn495
    @jflynn495 Před 3 lety +480

    The best part was him taking time after a full day of filming to go and ride with the kids in the village. They will remember that for a very long time.

    • @scottsorby7966
      @scottsorby7966 Před 3 lety +23

      Absolutely, taking the time to ride with them even though he was tired made him a hero to the kids

    • @bigarnd
      @bigarnd Před 3 lety +19

      Absolute class act he is

    • @dr3iii429
      @dr3iii429 Před 3 lety +11

      I know right? Danny is a people person, he likes interacting with people just like during his visit in the Philippines he rode with us in the streets

    • @mackellarboy7
      @mackellarboy7 Před 3 lety +3

      Ano legend

    • @MichaMille65
      @MichaMille65 Před 3 lety +6

      He is a hero! 👍👍👍💪💪💪

  • @llove-electrical
    @llove-electrical Před 3 lety +423

    Danny's just created the worlds hardest strava segment.

    • @mattiethomson
      @mattiethomson Před 3 lety +16

      I reckon he might have got the KOM on this one ngl

    • @MrDemondal
      @MrDemondal Před 3 lety +37

      Me falling down the slabs will easily beat his time haha.

    • @shawmiller7357
      @shawmiller7357 Před 3 lety +14

      @@MrDemondal just take the GPS and throw it off the top as hard as you can

    • @Happy_Shopper
      @Happy_Shopper Před 3 lety +2

      @@MrDemondal A small price to pay for KOM

    • @basicmtber3840
      @basicmtber3840 Před 3 lety

      yeah think no ones gonna beat it

  • @RedBullBike
    @RedBullBike Před 3 lety +725

    That mars bar is ours!

  • @lukerutherford
    @lukerutherford Před 3 lety +105

    I enjoyed this even more than the actual video.

  • @patrickd1791
    @patrickd1791 Před rokem +7

    What a great guy with a big heart! I'm sure he was exhausted after that very long day and he still went out and played with those kids. This world needs more Danny's

  • @katrinahase
    @katrinahase Před 3 lety +58

    Loved seeing the kids meet the boat with their bikes. Riding with Danny will be a night they'll talk about for years!

  • @thedarkknight4366
    @thedarkknight4366 Před 3 lety +234

    Danny: Go to the "Slabs" find my drone and I'll give you a Mars bar.
    Everyone: OK!!

    • @druss841
      @druss841 Před 3 lety +1

      But what about the go pro 😂😂

    • @thedarkknight4366
      @thedarkknight4366 Před 3 lety +8

      @@druss841 You can't deep fry a go pro. :)

    • @asharak84
      @asharak84 Před 3 lety +3

      @@thedarkknight4366 Sure you can! Nice and crispy on the outside, with a melty-wires centre. Just take the battery out first

    • @thedarkknight4366
      @thedarkknight4366 Před 3 lety +1

      @@asharak84 Sounds like a treat I'll have to try it.

    • @marbist5796
      @marbist5796 Před 3 lety +1

      @@thedarkknight4366 why am I still on the internet

  • @mishmasta
    @mishmasta Před 3 lety +30

    I almost like Danny's making of videos better than the edited cut. It's wild to see the inclines in perspective with people standing on them.
    Huge props for riding with the kids, too. Who knows, he might have inspired another great rider in the making.

  • @ryzo2002
    @ryzo2002 Před 3 lety +3

    It’s always hard to tell how steep something is on camera but at 13:36 it shows you perfectly how steep that slap is. Nice one Danny and the rest of the crew

  • @Ali_Clarkson
    @Ali_Clarkson Před 3 lety +250

    You mad man!

  • @TheFlowingScotsman
    @TheFlowingScotsman Před 3 lety +95

    This is the best of your 'behind the scenes' videos. It makes the ride even more impressive. Brilliant stuff guys!

  • @Twitch0331
    @Twitch0331 Před 3 lety +28

    Next up: Danny rides The Nose and El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. We'll done, gents! Great video. Even more amazing descent. 👍👍

  • @elvismawhinney2494
    @elvismawhinney2494 Před 3 lety +67

    Hope this hits the Trending page also. Peace from Ireland ✌🏼💚🇮🇪

  • @thelastdruidofscotland
    @thelastdruidofscotland Před 3 lety +13

    met danny and his crew a few times now, always kind enough to have a wee chat and humble enough to be approachable, and he always stops to chat and offer advice to the kids wherever he is, top bloke.

  • @Smudgegs
    @Smudgegs Před 3 lety +13

    Playing with the kids shows your big heart, they'll talk about that years from now. Chapeau Chap :-)

    • @beeble2003
      @beeble2003 Před 3 lety +2

      Danny = big kid. The only thing he doesn't understand is why all those other kids were so much smaller than him.

  • @ShakaLakaMTB
    @ShakaLakaMTB Před 3 lety +14

    For those who are wondering, the last song is: Tom Rosenthal - I Want You In My Dreams

  • @MIKE-TYTHON
    @MIKE-TYTHON Před 3 lety +3

    What a genuine guy Danny is. It was so nice, how they went out with the kids, after filming all day as well. It shows how nice these guys are. So glad I watched this 😊.

  • @merchymerchable
    @merchymerchable Před 3 lety +7

    That drone footage is unreal - hats off to the pilot!

  • @saxmandave1
    @saxmandave1 Před 3 lety +2

    How could anyone give this a thumbs down? Some of the best videos out there. Such incredibly steep footage. Kudos Danny.

  • @franciscollie7136
    @franciscollie7136 Před 3 lety +11

    I would watch a two hour documentary on this. Or just all the raw footage to be honest. Insane.

  • @trialsrob214
    @trialsrob214 Před 3 lety +1

    One thing that I really like about Danny is his friendly humble personality and the way he treats his fans, after a tough day at work he still has time for the fans, very class act

  • @eduardeduard8786
    @eduardeduard8786 Před rokem

    Дани!! Крепкого здоровья тебе!!! Успехов!!! Береги себя!!!

  • @samhailes5928
    @samhailes5928 Před 3 lety +72

    Danny also doubles up as a travel agency to tell me places I need to visit next

    • @tomhare5110
      @tomhare5110 Před 3 lety

      theres a bothy in the next valley over which is 5 miles away and completely free

    • @samhailes5928
      @samhailes5928 Před 3 lety

      @@tomhare5110 haven't been to Scotland and done bothy walks for a few years now - the midges in summer put me off for a while when I was there last but I really should go back

    • @spudvader
      @spudvader Před 3 lety +1

      @@samhailes5928 Avon Skin So Soft is your friend for the midgies 👍

    • @samhailes5928
      @samhailes5928 Před 3 lety

      @@spudvader better than deet?

    • @henryrogers7023
      @henryrogers7023 Před 3 lety +1

      @Sam Hailes Go in May or September to avoid the worst of the Midge. Or only when it’s windy and sunny...

  • @richardperry9764
    @richardperry9764 Před 10 měsíci

    Lost count of how many times I've watched this (and the final cut) and still flinch at some points. I have an admission. I'm using this video as part of a training session to staff at my school about Safety Risk Assessment - "". Although we might not do this with the 10 year olds. Brilliant.

  • @678crazydave
    @678crazydave Před 3 lety +8

    You are an absolute legend. I love your drive and ambition and class

  • @mtbalpinecounty
    @mtbalpinecounty Před 4 měsíci +1

    💪
    It's this stuff that gets my Gonads!!
    🍺

  • @chrisbeere2117
    @chrisbeere2117 Před 3 lety +1

    So modest, so chill but its the breathtaking skill and bravery that leaves you speechless. Big up Danny, you are truly a legend mate.

  • @luk_st9040
    @luk_st9040 Před 3 lety +186

    The title should be: „How I became a Goat“

  • @pw.70
    @pw.70 Před rokem

    Mental! Just mental! My palms were sweating all the way down. Great job, guys, all of you.

  • @d2cdl
    @d2cdl Před 3 lety

    This is an example of CZcams creators at their finest. Pushing the boundaries of the content as well as how its filmed and produced. (certainly different than watching an unboxing video of the latest smartphone!). Really great job guys and thankyou for doing it.🤘

  • @fedor_osh
    @fedor_osh Před 3 lety +5

    my heart shrunk and almost stopped, when you watched down that slope, even though I am quite stressproof. Danny, your are a hero.

  • @DivandBenny
    @DivandBenny Před 3 lety +74

    Aye you’re getting a hang of this cycling malarkey 😂

  • @livingwithfshd
    @livingwithfshd Před 3 lety

    You are a King Danny, always so inventive and creative that's why you are the GOAT!!!

  • @df9834
    @df9834 Před rokem

    Not many human beings capable of that on the planet! Big respect mate ⭐️

  • @Pozitivi
    @Pozitivi Před 3 lety +5

    0:02 Wooo! This rock in 0:02
    You're lucky Danny !

  • @G4RY1159
    @G4RY1159 Před 3 lety +2

    Even at 51 years young and from Scotland myself and been all over parts of the Highlands I've sadly never visited Skye.
    One of the best fish suppers I ever had was in Kyle of Lochalash ''Before the bridge was built''

  • @shit_for_shoes876
    @shit_for_shoes876 Před 3 lety +11

    Absolutely love this video the most amazing landscape and scenery 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @shanew634
    @shanew634 Před 3 lety

    Serious skills and balls of steel.👏👏👏👏

  • @cyrusf.4039
    @cyrusf.4039 Před 3 lety +1

    What a great guy (really)! Comes back from a long physical day of riding and makes the time to ride with the kids that are waiting for him. Thanks for the privilege of watching you ride.

  • @pascaldumas8129
    @pascaldumas8129 Před 3 lety +1

    I love al your bts footage !!! Your are so smart danny !!! with the kids is a very beautifull moment !

  • @craiglamb1987
    @craiglamb1987 Před 3 lety +31

    You know it’s steep for two reasons:
    1 - It looks steep on the GoPro and helmet camera.
    2 - It’s a clear run because even the mountain goats were like “Nah bro, we’re out...” 😂.

  • @joeumbrell8774
    @joeumbrell8774 Před 2 lety

    The behind the scenes is just as fascinating as the actual video!

  • @mtbalpinecounty
    @mtbalpinecounty Před 3 lety +1

    Great to see!

  • @adilsaleem8846
    @adilsaleem8846 Před 3 lety +2

    To be honest I love and respect brhe shooting skills of the drone pilot

  • @robadair
    @robadair Před 3 lety

    Brilliant. Nothing less

  • @dinger09
    @dinger09 Před 3 lety +3

    The second most impressive thing in this video is how the camera guys can hike up a mountain in those pants. Those are glued on. Well done!

  • @Finnspin_unicycles
    @Finnspin_unicycles Před 3 lety +122

    It looks steep on a helmet cam, which means it must look impossible in person.

    • @AKagNA
      @AKagNA Před 3 lety +1

      I def agree

  • @Alir2345
    @Alir2345 Před 3 lety +12

    Nice danny good to see how it's done🤘

  • @PixelStacker
    @PixelStacker Před 3 lety +2

    Danny's just created the worlds hardest strava segment. yes!

  • @LCNismo
    @LCNismo Před 3 lety

    DM! You're a winner in my book and a I wish I had 25% your skill.

  • @russman109
    @russman109 Před 3 lety

    Mate you've put the "mountain" in mountain biking in a more potent manner than any wanker ever here. What a fabulous project and achievement! I'm sure your brake and rotor sponsors are blowing up because of this! I've climbed on Skye, and this blows my god damn mind. Balls of and bike control made of pure adamantium, Danny!

  • @paulmcclune7765
    @paulmcclune7765 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome guys well done, makes me feel homesick for The Highlands and the Isle of Skye

  • @cannonsloan2783
    @cannonsloan2783 Před 3 lety

    This is more than talent... this is pushing the boundaries of what is possible for a human.

  • @ShakaLakaMTB
    @ShakaLakaMTB Před 3 lety

    Danny is the KOM on this one.

  • @alfredreisenberger2298

    Absolutely fabulous

  • @mastafu80
    @mastafu80 Před 3 lety

    Drones were invented just for this footage. You are a hero man!

  • @johnbaikiefilm
    @johnbaikiefilm Před 3 lety

    Absolute legend.

  • @beeble2003
    @beeble2003 Před 3 lety +2

    Huge props to Andy Lawrence for that amazing minute-long tracking shot at the start of the final film.

  • @ecalzo
    @ecalzo Před 3 lety +1

    WOWOWOWO.... many athletes put their video on youtube showing the super performance .. only few of them put on the failure too .. the troubles and much more ... like you Danny ... You're SUper ... really appreciate that.. and the facts you rode with the kids ..

  • @BMrider75
    @BMrider75 Před 2 lety

    Having scrambled up the Dubhs Slabs with a heavy rucksack, I can attest to how obscenely amazing it is to ride a bicycle down!
    My first thoughts on watching the original video, was that bottom slab is simply too steep! Can't be ridden...... Amazing!

  • @lillybugfilms5786
    @lillybugfilms5786 Před 2 lety

    Absolutely brilliant.

  • @lame0fame065
    @lame0fame065 Před 3 lety +3

    Really needed this to appreciate just how truly insanely steep it is!!!

  • @dougmacleod7241
    @dougmacleod7241 Před 3 lety

    Both videos about this ride are great

  • @harleyboyd9998
    @harleyboyd9998 Před 3 lety

    WOW Wow wow Controlling Fear & Relying on your many hours of practice & Pure Talent

  • @banzai385
    @banzai385 Před 3 lety

    Enough ! You have proved you a mountain GOAT , please don’t go too far, total RESPECT.

  • @keithtiner4474
    @keithtiner4474 Před 3 lety +2

    That ride was awesome.
    The drone work was spectacular.
    Every piece of it was beyond top notch!

  • @elafricano2995
    @elafricano2995 Před 3 lety

    Danny, you are awsome, the best but yet, you are MAD, well done mate you made history

  • @japeking1
    @japeking1 Před 3 lety

    Thats 15 minutes I totally don't resent losing. Thank you.

  • @sheppydizzle865
    @sheppydizzle865 Před 3 lety +8

    I have seen these slabs with my own eyes and even though I've just watched a video of him riding down it and how he did it I still don't believe that he did 😂🤯 well played sir 👏

  • @ScottishGoldHunter
    @ScottishGoldHunter Před 3 lety

    You are the GOAT Danny👌🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @thechumpsbeendumped.7797

    What Danny does is incredible and the way the film crew and drone pilot have captured it is perfect.

  • @stevowyeth
    @stevowyeth Před 3 lety +1

    Simply astounding!

  • @borisf2948
    @borisf2948 Před 3 lety +1

    wow congratulations to whoever flew the drone in the intro, the shot was spectacular !!!

  • @alexis1959
    @alexis1959 Před 3 lety +3

    Danny and the team - Amazing job!

  • @sanyamgera8857
    @sanyamgera8857 Před 3 lety +1

    Your Greatest Fan... 🚵🚵
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    #Danny MacAskill...Love you...❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @plinioaraujofaria5522
    @plinioaraujofaria5522 Před 3 lety +1

    HE IS THE BEST!!!!

  • @thannilol5793
    @thannilol5793 Před 3 lety

    this landscape is so beautiful

  • @ZOB4
    @ZOB4 Před 3 lety

    Absolutely bonkers.

  • @bengaunt7475
    @bengaunt7475 Před 3 lety

    You can’t give the man anything but respect, not only did he have the balls to do it, he had the insane skill to do it! That was amazing!!

  • @craigobrien4505
    @craigobrien4505 Před 3 lety +1

    Saw the segment on BBC news last weekend and was so inspired by what I saw that I bought myself an MTB this week. Can’t wait to hit the trails when it arrives.

  • @jakobbsteen
    @jakobbsteen Před 3 lety

    The feels i got from this film.. GOOD JOB

  • @mscudde2
    @mscudde2 Před 3 lety

    You guys are truly amazing

  • @BikesAndBatallas
    @BikesAndBatallas Před 3 lety +33

    "It's been a while since I've ridden any slabs..."

  • @lamefart8831
    @lamefart8831 Před 3 lety +5

    12:44 I wouldn't watch it either if I was there! Danny is a mad lad! When it's crazy steep in Gopro you kind of guesstimate the actual steepness and how many times the danger would be in person! 😅

  • @coastdave
    @coastdave Před 3 lety

    What a beautiful spot. Absolutely incredible biking

  • @danpeters6533
    @danpeters6533 Před 3 lety

    Nothing better, Danny and crew. Simply amazing...And you gave those kids that met the boat something they will remember forever. Future slab riders maybe?

  • @ellieboa
    @ellieboa Před 3 lety +1

    knowing that the cameraman wanted to close his eyes makes me feel better about my response when I first saw it!

  • @preno5158
    @preno5158 Před 3 lety +2

    What a Production Crew! Love it!

  • @WillStrathmann
    @WillStrathmann Před 3 lety +1

    Amazing to see all the work that went into this!

  • @markdavis5883
    @markdavis5883 Před 3 lety

    I reckon that was better than the actual video. Truly incredible!

  • @billmccaffrey1977
    @billmccaffrey1977 Před 3 lety

    Best control I have ever seen!

  • @muddymongoosemtb9873
    @muddymongoosemtb9873 Před 3 lety +5

    Fantastic seeing all the work that goes on behind the scenes to make such a fantastic video.👌👌👌👌😁🤙🤙🤙

  • @WelkySchullin
    @WelkySchullin Před 3 lety

    What a hero!

  • @juliaferguson7357
    @juliaferguson7357 Před 3 lety

    Totally Epic 🙌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🙌

  • @farmnranchapiarybeehiveser8120

    Truly amazing.
    If I were to attempt the slabs it would be renamed the scabs!

  • @samvarley7443
    @samvarley7443 Před 3 lety

    Never fail to amaze me!!

  • @davidward3887
    @davidward3887 Před 3 lety +1

    Love these behind the scenes edits, fantastic work fellas, stunning scenery 👍🤘

  • @800Viffer
    @800Viffer Před rokem

    Awe and then some 👏👏👏👏👏

  • @daledoesmtb7402
    @daledoesmtb7402 Před 3 lety +1

    Amazing! Glad everyone survived.

  • @scramblerofglasgow
    @scramblerofglasgow Před 3 lety

    Outstanding, Well done guys.