Don’t look down!
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Dean Potter – the ultimate full moon shot
This week’s video is in memory of Dean Potter, an American free climber, alpinist, BASE jumper, BASEliner and highliner who unfortunately left the world too early. He is somebody who will always be remembered for pushing the boundaries of what’s humanly possible.
It’s true – this camera will fly itself and follow you around!
Judging by the sheer amount of incredible sports action videos viewable on the web today, it’s clear that high-quality cameras have never been more accessible to the general public. Still, this exciting new camera drone looks to be a real gamechanger, with the potential to elevate epic videos to the next level.
The Brilliant Moment
“All your preparations, all the early mornings and later nights will lead you to a place you’d only imagined. Be bold. Reach for new experiences. Find The Brilliant Moment.”
Now that’s what we’d call a tight corner
SportPursuit cyclists, we’re sure that more than a few of you have had to deal with some tricky bends in the road during your bike rides. Whether you have been successful or unsuccessful in your own attempts to ride the bend, we’re sure you’re going to appreciate the sweet riding in this week’s video. Check…
An adventure video that WILL make you want to explore
“People will always have a desire to explore what they haven’t seen, whether it’s above us, on the surface, or down in the depths of the ocean” -Buzz Aldrin Here’s a little boost of inspiration for your Friday afternoon – The Explorer, an inspirational video put together by The North Face. Narrated by Buzz…
Fresh powder envy: 1950s helicopter skiing!
Seeing as we usually bring you the latest and greatest action and outdoor videos from around the web, this week we’ve decided to switch it up and take a journey back in time. Don’t worry, this week’s video is still remarkable, it just happens to be from the 1950s. Long before the creation of chairlifts,…
Speedriding: where skiing and parachuting meet
“I have spent my whole life waiting for this moment, an opportunity to pioneer and ski mountains that were previously thought .. unrideable” -Jon DeVore If you thought that last week’s urban skiing video was not your average ski video, wait till you see what we have for you this week. Brought to you by…
Urban skiing – this is NOT your average ski video
If you’ve never considered skiing as an art before, this video might just change your mind. Fresh out of Finland, the team at Real Skifi have just released episode 11 in their series of awe-inspiring urban ski videos. In this episode, the fun loving Finns tackle the terrain park at Bear Mountain, Southern California alongside…
Fancy night skiing in an LED suit?
SportPursuit skiers and snow sport lovers, we know it’s been a little while since we’ve shared a stunning skiing video on this blog, but we’re sure you will agree that it’s been worth the wait after watching this. Filmed at night with massive lights, custom-made LED suits and certainly a heavy amount of creative planning…
Start your adventure list TODAY!
“It’s time to explore your emotions, to interrogate your resolve, to feel alive, so start your adventure list today!” – Sir Chris Bonington A few weeks ago, Berghaus ran an adventure video competition on Facebook giving 10 fans the chance to feature in a brand new video supporting their ‘Adventure List’ campaign. The result: stunningly…
Anybody for some aerobatic paragliding?
We’re sure that many of you will agree, capturing a unique experience on camera in a way that truly does it justice is exceptionally rare. Well, this week’s video is one of those rare occasions, managing to capture the beauty of paragliding both visually and auditorily. Whilst this video is visually stunning with its shots…
Danny MacAskill doing the impossible yet again
This week’s video features death-defying trials cyclist Danny MacAskill returning to his native Isle of Skye showcasing his climbing, jumping and hopping in some stunningly beautiful surroundings. It’s also the first video featuring Danny showing off his skills on a full suspension mountain bike. Without question, this is our video of the week and is…
Maximise your hours OUTSIDE the office
If one of your goals in life is to seek that elusive work-life balance that so many of us speak wistfully of, then this inspiring video is for you. Aptly titled “The Other Hours,” this video was shot over the course of a year by Jeff Brines – a financial analyst working a daily 9-7…
Where parkour and canyoning meet
If you thought last week’s parkour on a bicycle was impressive, we’re sure you will be equally as impressed with this week’s fusion of adventurous outdoor activities – parkour and canyoning. As if navigating their way down and through waterfalls wasn’t already extreme enough, the deap canyoning team have integrated some impressive acrobatics into their…
Yes, that’s parkour on a bicycle!
In case you missed it, last week’s brilliant biking video featured top trials riders (riding on Boris bikes) and freerunners showing off their skills around (and above) the streets of London. We already thought it was a rare occurrence to see the two disciplines meet on camera, so you can imagine our surprise when we…
Boris bikes on London’s rooftops
Over the past few weeks, brilliant biking videos have just kept rolling in at SportPursuit HQ. This week’s crazy cycling video features a fusion of top trials riders and freerunners showing off their skills around (and often above) the streets of London. You might be wondering what makes this so remarkable. Well, for starters, we…
Impossible? World’s first triple backflip on a mountain bike
Following on from last week, the battle of the best biking videos continues at SportPursuit HQ. This week’s mind-blowing mountain biking video comes courtesy of our resident graphic design guru, Gareth. If you think landing a single backflip is hard, wait till you see a triple backflip executed (on a mountain bike nonetheless) flawlessly. This…
A BMX video that is too good to miss
It seems like a battle of the best biking videos is currently taking place at SportPursuit HQ. After last week’s epic road biking recommendation from customer service champion Ben, Chris from the merchandising team has brought this rather brilliant BMX stunt video to the office’s attention. Featuring Liverpool-born professional BMXer Harry Main, the aptly titled…
Road biking, but not as you remember
With an office packed full of cycling lovers, it’s a logical conclusion that the team at SportPursuit would have a bit of a thing for finding epic cycling videos from around the web. This week, customer service champion Ben got the office hooked on this clip of former bike trial world champion Vittorio Brumotti showing…
Don’t look down: the world’s largest urban zipline
Here at SportPursuit, we’ve seen our fair share of shiver-inducing stunts caught on camera. Safe to say, this one stands out from the crowd. Filmed using a variety of stunt cameras and a helicam, the latest thrill filled video from Devin Graham (aka Devin Supertramp) just might be his most ambitious yet. Shot over the…
Practice makes perfect: the world’s fastest flying man
“People who’ve seen me about to fly off a cliff say I look perfectly calm. It’s the complete opposite. I’m terrified. I’ve just developed techniques and methods to cope with the fear” -Espen Fadnes If there’s one thing that the web does exceptionally well, it’s providing a platform for the sharing of awesome videos. Despite…
Make the most of summer & live life to the fullest
As the majority of Britain continues to bask in glorious sunshine, the timing of this video couldn’t be better. Brought to you by the the team behind YouTube’s PEOPLE ARE AWESOME compilation videos, their summer 2014 video is full of action, energy and summertime fun. If you’re not already yearning to break away from the…
Incredible: the first ever quadriplegic to complete an Ironman
“There’s no line defining before and after my accident. In my mind, it’s just one continuous path. I was running before my accident and I’m still running, maybe just in a slightly different way” “Still Running” puts the spotlight on the incredible story of Pieter du Preez who after a tragic cycling accident that left…