Chris Van Dine's Red Bull Rampage helmet cam footage.

by Tyler Maine
Oct 5, 2010 at 9:42

Source: ContourHD

Prepare to feel just a little more mortal as you watch Chris Van Dine at the Red Bull Rampage. The first run ends in a stack, but right at the end of the course. The second run ends in him nearly dropping off the side of a cliff. Both give a decent perspective of exposure and vert. There’s no doubt that the guys in the comp have genetic upgrades that the rest of us lack.

Enjoy the clips,

A top to bottom practice run with Chris Van Dine at 2010 Red Bull Rampage. Chris gives you a sneak peak at his qualifying line, complete with a boost and bail!


The lines at 2010 Red Bull Rampage leave little room for error. Check out a GPS POV section with Chris Van Dine. He lands a little off and nearly falls off a 150 foot cliff. Gee Atherton is right there to help him up and is nearly speechless.


Title shot by Ian Hylands:



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82 Comments

  • + 19
flag eddiethekid (Oct 5, 2010 at 9:48)
 Well I pooed my pants.. I'd hate to have to wash his!!!
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flag jhowlett (Oct 5, 2010 at 9:49)
 lucky bastard .....that cliff was huge
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flag brooce (Oct 5, 2010 at 10:03)
 That's quite impressive :o I can only imagine how hard it is to stay on that trail...
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flag xetal (Oct 5, 2010 at 10:06)
 f*cking insane ! Man this is where you see Rampage can be your friend or your worst nightmare ! The ridge is just unreal , on a windy day it must be scary as hell !
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flag OliScale (Oct 5, 2010 at 10:20)
 he almost died

actually almost died.
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flag specialized116 (Oct 5, 2010 at 10:21)
 Gee's reaction is priceless. "HOOOLY SHIIIIIT" the british accent definitely makes it lol
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flag supercaly (Oct 5, 2010 at 10:31)
 GEE ATHERTON TO THE RESCUE!!
that insane laugh at the end of the first vid is the best
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flag collin7 (Oct 5, 2010 at 10:47)
 where did is bike go...
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flag OliScale (Oct 5, 2010 at 10:48)
 i want the oakley sender headcam! why are they taking so long
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flag katinasd (Oct 5, 2010 at 10:50)
 Whahaha that was awsome! such a good quality man! my heart is pumping alright!
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flag BEN-G (Oct 5, 2010 at 10:51)
 that is much better film quality than a go pro, shame about the sound tho :/
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flag rockandride6 (Oct 5, 2010 at 10:59)
 Really? I think that looks awful compared to the GoPro footy.
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flag Sysics (Oct 5, 2010 at 11:01)
 haha he can even laugh when falling down 2-4 Meters Big Grin
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flag CaptainQueerMTB (Oct 5, 2010 at 11:12)
 WHHHOOOOOAH! 'manic laughter whilst in mid air'
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flag melonhead1145 (Oct 5, 2010 at 11:21)
 go pro is better, wider angle, but still good footage. i could watch the first clip all day. the laugh is so funny
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flag OliScale (Oct 5, 2010 at 12:48)
 if you watch a go pro footage on youtube in 480p or 780p then you realise the difference, its because when then upload go pro footage the quality worsens, which is why they just gave a link to the contour website, because it shows it in better quality.

watch berrecloths run in HD on youtube, it looks so much better than on pinkbike
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flag benjiscott82 (Oct 5, 2010 at 12:51)
 F * * *
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flag anthonysjb (Oct 5, 2010 at 13:44)
 fuccckkkkk, if that little bit where he landed wasn't there he'ld be one mushed up mofo.
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flag pennel69 (Oct 5, 2010 at 17:23)
 where'd his bike go
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flag deanw (Oct 5, 2010 at 19:32)
 Classic.....FU KING HELL!....whohoho!!!
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flag Qwertyopolis (Oct 5, 2010 at 20:08)
 is it just me or was that laggy as hell?
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flag archi-magus (Oct 5, 2010 at 22:36)
 Is it just me or is the contour way better quality than the gopro? These vids seem way clearer than anything I've seen from gopro.
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flag GoAnDRiDe (Oct 6, 2010 at 0:11)
 archi...read oliscales comment
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flag mavster (Oct 6, 2010 at 5:20)
 rofl at gee just being a true brit and swearing.
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flag danny-oli (Oct 6, 2010 at 7:09)
 f*ck me he got lucky! i actually shit my pants just watching the footage of him hitting that, the hangtime is sick!
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flag psyickphuk (Oct 5, 2010 at 9:48)
 Even just riding along the ridge looks scary as f#ck. I can't get enough of this rampage footage.
  • + 1
flag southtirolrider (Oct 5, 2010 at 13:29)
 is that a cannondale??
  • + 1
flag melonhead1145 (Oct 5, 2010 at 14:50)
 yeah, prototype
  • + 1
flag southtirolrider (Oct 6, 2010 at 4:11)
 Its time they get back into DH!!
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flag danny-oli (Oct 6, 2010 at 7:09)
 any links or pictures of it?
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flag mrmoto (Oct 5, 2010 at 11:25)
 INSANE, I want to know where he puts all his balls, must have a sidecar.
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flag Daire (Oct 5, 2010 at 14:23)
 you know youve made it in life when Gee Atherton is helping you off your ass and telling you that was crazy!
New cameras are f*cking sweet as too.
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flag melonhead1145 (Oct 5, 2010 at 14:52)
 agreed^^
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flag fullbug (Oct 5, 2010 at 11:42)
 It's like a ride at the amusement park where you need to hit a height requirement except here its 'your balls have to be atleast THIIIIIIIIISSSS BBBIGGGGGG' to attempt this ride.
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flag DhGabe (Oct 5, 2010 at 13:36)
 I love these helmet cam vids. Gives everyone who thinks a riders line or run wasnt that impressive the chance to see how gnarly it is just to even ride a "simple" line. I gotta say though I'm tired of seeing people stand in the line. I think there is a strong possibility that had his line been clear he wouldnt have almost fell off the cliff.
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flag ben13bm (Oct 5, 2010 at 10:48)
 I love the bit on the first vid when he laughs while he's bailing Smile
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flag free4life (Oct 5, 2010 at 16:55)
 Good Vids. Makes me miss my helmet cam.I like the style of the Contour better. The goPro is Ugly as #@^! That cliff woulds been the end! Truly coulda been a deadly eventSmile
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flag rockandride6 (Oct 5, 2010 at 21:07)
 I agree that the Contour looks better even if it doesn't perform as well, but try to mount that on your chest, or your surfboard, or your car, or your....the Contour design really only works on the helmet in my opinion.
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  • + 4
flag ChanceK (Oct 5, 2010 at 9:49)
 Holy shit that was a close call!
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flag rockandride6 (Oct 5, 2010 at 11:01)
 I always like to think I am a decent rider, then I see something like this. That was a GNARLY run! Too bad the video quality is all blown out...
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  • + 2
flag smike (Oct 5, 2010 at 12:14)
 Here's a suggestion for when the DVD comes out: INCLUDE ALL THE HELMET CAM FOOTAGE!
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flag lennyandcarl (Oct 5, 2010 at 19:59)
 gee golly the risk management guy ought to have put a sign there that says 'caution: cliff' ! I'm joking ok. relax. There would be signs everywhere.
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flag sicklikeasinrad (Oct 5, 2010 at 11:45)
 that is some of the best Contour footy i have seen, so crisp and quick. Anyone know which model that is?
  • + 3
flag spoiledgoods (Oct 5, 2010 at 11:53)
 the new Contour GPS. You can pre order yours here > http://www.pinkbike.com/shop/?op=viewcategory&categoryid=19
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  • + 1
flag leelau (Oct 5, 2010 at 10:42)
 First vid - gap at 0:45 is huge. Nearly dying for the camera - not cool but props for biggest balls
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  • + 1
flag crash21 (Oct 5, 2010 at 10:14)
 too bad CVD didn't do better... he's a good rider, like vanderham... but the the top three killlled it progressively ha
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flag b4life (Oct 5, 2010 at 13:15)
 soooo close to going over the edge! holy shit! haha, his laugh when he was in the air was priceless
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flag dirtybiker96 (Oct 5, 2010 at 15:56)
 anybody else having trouble with watching these Red Bull videos? can someone link me? I want to see what the hype's about!
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flag EyERYDEproud (Oct 5, 2010 at 16:03)
 its just helmet cams on the qualifying run!! he almost falls off the cliff! lol its pretty insane shit!
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flag huckproductions (Oct 6, 2010 at 3:58)
 hahaha hes nuts he laughs in mid air when he knows hes gonna eat it then nearly dies off that cliff haha
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flag morphinemelisha (Oct 5, 2010 at 18:17)
 Reminds me of the Mike montgomery 2nd place run video for crankworx "HOLY SHIT I MADE IT"...gotta love these cameras
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flag ginged26dj (Oct 5, 2010 at 12:14)
 awesome gee's reaction is awesome too brilliant would love to have a go on that terrain
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flag flatlineA5 (Oct 5, 2010 at 12:43)
 ye me to but i would have actually gone over the cliff...lol
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flag OMGproductions (Oct 5, 2010 at 12:35)
 Gee's "Holy Shiiit" is sooo fu**in funny hahahahha
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flag raak (Oct 5, 2010 at 10:37)
 WOW. The helmet cam really shows you how balls out those lines are.Fast as f**k.
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flag dustyduke22 (Oct 5, 2010 at 11:00)
 why wont these play on my computer!!!????
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flag lux-freerider (Oct 5, 2010 at 10:45)
 i really wanna see a helmet cam of the top 3 riders ...
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flag zumajevs (Oct 5, 2010 at 10:06)
 thats close!!! bike fall down?
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flag th3-mau5 (Oct 5, 2010 at 16:10)
 id f*cking shit myself Blank Stare
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flag nocker (Oct 5, 2010 at 18:26)
 Van Dine is the man!!! Such an awesome rider!!!
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flag jammerz (Oct 5, 2010 at 9:53)
 Insane!
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flag Callum79 (Oct 5, 2010 at 22:57)
 haha best reaction from gee atherton lol funny and world champ
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flag nastynick42 (Oct 5, 2010 at 22:42)
 That could have been ugly!
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flag ryanreishripper (Oct 5, 2010 at 21:03)
 Thats way too close for comfort!!
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flag hoolydooly (Oct 5, 2010 at 15:53)
 His laugh at the end of the first video is gold!
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flag EyERYDEproud (Oct 5, 2010 at 16:04)
 agreed, and then he dies after!! lol he fell like 15+ feet
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flag ironhorsealex (Oct 5, 2010 at 10:06)
 Flippen MENTAL!
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flag steve1966 (Oct 5, 2010 at 11:25)
 dang he landed in like the one only safe spot. his reaction is funny
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flag gee-milner Plus (Oct 5, 2010 at 11:11)
 when will Contour realise that GO-PRO OWNS their ass every time..

"HOLY SHIT"
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flag professorwhip (Oct 5, 2010 at 10:06)
 holy crap!!! this is insane, it´s so huge
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flag OllyV1995 (Oct 5, 2010 at 12:32)
 Ahahahahahhahahahahhaha SMASH!
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flag konasnapper (Oct 5, 2010 at 12:08)
 That guy is a nutcase. awesome gap jumps though.
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flag Sharonb (Oct 5, 2010 at 10:22)
 insane!
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flag g02-80s (Dec 13, 2010 at 1:29)
 what bike is he riding.
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flag Neilio45 (Oct 5, 2010 at 10:16)
 I love his laugh. Smile
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flag Views (Oct 5, 2010 at 12:34)
 woohooo! statement!
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flag MarzRider (Oct 5, 2010 at 14:36)
 Dam that was insane!
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flag unclemiha (Oct 5, 2010 at 10:50)
 Restep-a
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flag caste1200 (Oct 5, 2010 at 13:06)
 i know him Big Grin
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flag boulder174 (Oct 5, 2010 at 10:32)
 that was awesome!
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flag sngltrkmnd (Oct 5, 2010 at 10:28)
 What C'dale is he on?
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flag crohnsy (Oct 5, 2010 at 10:37)
 The new Claymore
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