Top of the World September 12, 2020

rasband

rasband

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I finally got to Moab after a few jeeps and always wanting to be ready for it. This trip was with my buddy in a 96 4Runner that he has built from salvage to a pretty awesome build.

Given that it was my first moab trip and I’m new to video, I made a number of errors in recording but published what I have.

I think the rest of the trip has a bit more well rounded video as I’m learning and remembering what shots I want.

Expedition Moab Ep. 01 | Getting to the Top of the World in Utah

 
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Nice, looking forward to the next installment. One tidbit: In the beginning, you were doing some narration, but when the music started it was much louder, and I was groping for my volume control. Other than that, very nicely done! I liked the backwards facing camera shots too.
 
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Zorba said:
Nice, looking forward to the next installment. One tidbit: In the beginning, you were doing some narration, but when the music started it was much louder, and I was groping for my volume control. Other than that, very nicely done! I liked the backwards facing camera shots too.
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Thank you for the feedback, I’ll work on moderating all that together better for the next one (Elephant Hill). I’d rather not blast folks away!

I’m working on better “b-roll” so the next few have some other experiments (mounted under, on the mirror, etc)
 
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Awesome video. The drone footage does a good job showing the height but as you know it still way crazier in person. Can't wait to see some more videos from your trip.
 
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rasband said:
Thank you for the feedback, I’ll work on moderating all that together better for the next one (Elephant Hill). I’d rather not blast folks away!

I’m working on better “b-roll” so the next few have some other experiments (mounted under, on the mirror, etc)
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Elephant hill was one of my favorites. @JMT and I ran it toward the end of the trip. Not that hardest trail but the scenery was amazing. Did you do poison spider?
 
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Elephant hill was one of my favorites. @JMT and I ran it toward the end of the trip. Not that hardest trail but the scenery was amazing. Did you do poison spider?
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Elephant Hill scared my buddy in the 4Runner off of my other bucket list trails, so we didn’t hit it :/. I think he was shocked as I lead these trails blind and they weren’t a big deterrent.

His build is more overland oriented and he had a drive home to Michigan (though it handled everything exceptionally well).

He did ride with me on Fins and Things in the 95+ heat and was stunned by the rubicon gearing and traction!
 
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rasband said:
Elephant Hill scared my buddy in the 4Runner off of my other bucket list trails, so we didn’t hit it :/. I think he was shocked as I lead these trails blind and they weren’t a big deterrent.

His build is more overland oriented and he had a drive home to Michigan (though it handled everything exceptionally well).

He did ride with me on Fins and Things in the 95+ heat and was stunned by the rubicon gearing and traction!
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Those climbs are no joke. I remember thinking this was straight up at the time until I got out and took the photo.
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I can't wait to get back. Moab is amazing.
 
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Thanks for sharing that, I think that’s the first drone footage I’ve seen of TOTW. which tie rod do you have?
 
That drone has a very good camera on it. I think I remember you have a DJI mavic? I didn't realize how far drones had come until I pulled that up on my 4k monitor. Great video quality.

TOTW is a trail I've wanted to run but never have. I have to hit Hells Revenge and Poison Spider each time I'm Moab since I like those trails so much. Combine that with a few hiking days and not much time to run much else. Maybe I'll make the 2022 Moab trip for it.
 
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Those climbs are no joke. I remember thinking this was straight up at the time until I got out and took the photo. View attachment 190869

I can't wait to get back. Moab is amazing.
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I don’t know how to capture the feeling still, video makes them look like “cool man but I could roll that in a suby”...

As I look after the fact, I think I’ll do a side by side for the GoPro modes to see if linear vs wide vs superview can better capture the experience and compliment that with a non-stabilized view.

Really what I’m looking to capture is what features are like, and how rigs handle them. I have no vested interest in what does well or not, beyond my self interest of improving my build.
 
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What’d you think of the TOW trail?
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The trail itself wasn’t my favorite as far as features are concerned (we did the right fork only on the lollipop) - but I’d say it was entirely worth it for the end.

I’ll do the trail again any time I visit moab just because there’s no way to share or remember the view at the top that captures reality.
 
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bobthetj03 said:
I love that trail, and can't wait to go back, hopefully with fewer SBS's in the way.
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I bent my tie rod quickly backing off an obstacle with a SBS busting down (not on the video). But at 2:40 there’s a great “when in doubt, throttle out” situation...
 
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rasband said:
The trail itself wasn’t my favorite as far as features are concerned (we did the right fork only on the lollipop) - but I’d say it was entirely worth it for the end.

I’ll do the trail again any time I visit moab just because there’s no way to share or remember the view at the top that captures reality.
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Agree, the top is worth the mundane ledges
 
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Apparition said:
Agree, the top is worth the mundane ledges
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Have you done the East side of the lollipop? If so, what’s it like? I wanted to do the loop, but more so wanted to work with my group to not toss them in deeper than they were ready for since this was day 1.
 
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