Earthed 5: The Law of Fives
Tuesday, December 18th, 2007
Got a chance to check out Earthed 5 last week thanks to DIRT / Alex / and Mark T. It’s been watched about 10 times… Lets just say if you want to see some of the best world cup footage, this is a must see. More inside on this gem of a movie.
If you’re not familiar with the Earthed series, it essentially follows the World cup and other key downhill races. Tons of riding footage, talking is kept to a minimum, and its a stellar presentation of how to rip on a downhill bike. Check out Earthed 1 - 4 if you’re new to the game. Earthed 5 is the fifth Earthed movie and Alex Rankin captures the race environment and tension very well.
The movie begins a bit differently than typical Earthed movies and is odd at first but quickly settles into a more standard Earthed movie. The trailer is in no way indicative of the way the rest of the move plays. It’s pretty standard Earthed bliss in its natural form after the first few minutes. There are some new helmet camera shots included as well that add to the movie but aren’t quite as good quality wise. The music is hit or miss personally for me and some of the audio could’ve been amplified in certain places. Onto what really matters…
Sam Hill thundering down at Champery
- Earthed 5 is the best video if you’re trying to see the speed, steepness, and difficulty in the downhill race circuit. Its 1hr 7mins of biking euphoria.
- Stellar 2007 World Cup downhill coverage including all the memorable segments
- Sam Hill can huck with the best of them.
- 1:04 Track (Sam Hill decimates everyone’s time)
- 1:04 Honda G-cross team
- Crash footage mixed in to show the reality side
- Sam Hill’s essence is captured very well. His line choice is amazing and Rankin shows you why he’s as fast as he is. Its almost effortless.
- Almost 45minutes of extended footage. Nico V. interview on the chairlift reflecting on downhill riding and some footage of him riding.
- Some great 4x coverage
- Individual riders segments to show a deeper understanding of their skill and trails they ride on (Hill, Cunningham, Bryceland, Brayton, Athertons, and more)
- + lots more
If you’re into downhill racing, this movie is a must buy. It will without a doubt leave you wanting to go ride and it will make you have a new respect for what the words fast, smooth, and skill really mean.
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December 18th, 2007 at 1:41 pm
Any idea when E5 will hit here in the States?
December 18th, 2007 at 2:05 pm
VAS entertainment is distributing it (800-727-6689). You can order it through BTI with just about any shop and it should be available pretty soon i’ve heard.
The euro/PAL version plays fine in computers though if you’re itching bad.
January 3rd, 2008 at 11:41 am
when is the non euro version available?
January 3rd, 2008 at 11:51 am
Its available now. Any shop can order it through BTI.
January 6th, 2008 at 5:04 pm
Buy it from RideSFO if you’re looking for a place online.
http://www.ridesfo.com/servlet/StoreFront