I really like this post, I am not a DH mountain biker or any sort of trail builder by any means, as our area is mostly made up of single track flatland riding, with official trails for people to ride on. But anyways, this article really shows how mainstream society has caused smaller or "under the radar sports" like DH biking to be seen as essentially forbidden sports or to be seen as activities that aren't viewed the same as throwing a football or kicking a soccer ball. Meaning that people basically don't understand that just because you see people building some jumps in the woods doesn't mean that there burgers or punk kids looking for trouble, and you made the comment about your age, job etc. I am a trials rider and I am 20 and going to college and I often ride with people well into there 30's and even 50's, and needless to say when I'm not riding with those "older" people, I often get the stereotypical reaction from people that I'm just some punk ass kick vandalizing shit like no other downtown. The same concept applies to any sport really were mainstream society has hindered most peoples reactions and responses to sports that aren't commonly heard of.

Yea, there is a lot going on in that video, years of acquiring the necessary skills, time to use them, and the money to allow it. In the end, I think all of that is really hard to come by. Which makes something like this awesome. There is a reason why most colleges offer manufacturing technology programs because you cant learn everything by simply buying a CNC machine.