Video: Dive Into ‘The Deep’ with Mark Matthews & His Custom Painted Shark Bike – Pinkbike.com

Dark, rainy conditions provided the perfect backdrop for hitting some of my favourite lines on my shark-inspired, custom painted Marin Rift Zone. The details on this bike turned out incredible!

I wanted something bright and bold that pops in photos. The bike needed shark attack vibes, blood-stained water, and any shark-themed ideas the artists could think of. I shared all these requirements with my friends at Fresh Paints of Whistler and asked to keep it a surprise. Having no idea what kind of epic design they would come up with, I trusted they would do something ridiculously awesome.

THE BUILD

THE RIDE

In order to stay aligned with the shark theme, I wanted my riding and the atmosphere to echo the feelings of a shark attack.

Sessioning the big, floaty step-up jump was a highlight of this shoot for me. Ive always dreamed of a flowy jump like this thats carved out of the natural landscape. I finished hand building it just in time for filming. An entire trail will eventually run through the gully where its built, and Im documenting the process on YouTube! Subscribers can vote on what I build next. This isnt the last youll see of this zone.

We started stacking shots in October. It was a weather battle, but this helped shape the mood of the video. November rainfall broke records in many BC communities and the locations we filmed on Vancouver Island were no exception. Many days were cut short due to lack of light or too much rain, but we powered through and were rewarded with a moody, dark feel that emulates the deep ocean vibes we were after.

Scott and Jarrett are always a treat to work with. We have collaborated on a handful of large projects now and we have a good creative flow going. Thanks to my epic team for making this video possible, Scott and Brad at Marin Canada, and a huge thank you to Marin Bikes for supporting rad ideas like this!

Supported by: Marin BikesDirector: Scott Bell and Mark MatthewsCinematography and Post Production: Scott BellPhotography: Jarrett Lindal

The full photo album is on Jarrett's website here.

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