Dane Searls jumps the world's biggest BMX dirt jumps: Giants Of Dirt Part 3

http://www.unit.com/ http://www.facebook.com/unitriders THE FINAL CHAPTER IN THE GIANTS OF DIRT PROJECT CELEBRATES THE LIFE AND DEDICATION OF DANE SEARLS, 1988-2011. December 20, 2011 -- The final video release for Professional Freestyle BMX rider Dane Searls sees him successfully ride the biggest dirt jumps in history, clearing distances up to 60 feet (18 metres) on a BMX. The Giants of Dirt Project began in 2010 when Dane Searls brought the idea to Unit Clothing, his sponsor. Over the next 12 months, together they built and tested the line of jumps in Boonah, (west of the Gold Coast, Queensland) on the farm of fellow Unit rider Freestyle Motocross Pro Matt Schubring. Sheer determination saw Dane push through many painful crashes and set backs, including the devastating Queensland floods of 2010. Dane finally completed his life long goal in November 2011, by riding and pulling tricks through the entire set of jumps. Giants of Dirt 3 is the realization of Dane's dream. A custom built drop in ramp was constructed and the final jump in the set of four jumps measures 60 feet (18 metres) from dirt take off to dirt landing. Two days after fulfilling his dream, Dane was involved in an accident and suffered critical head injuries, placing him in a coma for five days. Dane passed away on November 25, 2011 in hospital due to injuries sustained. His death sent shock waves through the BMX community and he will be long remembered as an amazingly kind person and as a professional athlete who pushed the boundaries of the sport of BMX. R.I.P "The King Of BMX Dirt" Dane Searls. Special Thanks: Shane Allchorn, Digger, Nick Richardson, Nick Cooper, Steve Sommerfeld, Tim Wood, Jed Mildon, Josh Stead, Robbie Stewart, Pat O'Neill, Brad Taylor, Darren Pokoj, Max Duff, Caroline Buchanan, Junior & Luke Bridges. Also a big thanks to Matt Schubring and his personal sponsors SP Tools and Orrcon Steel for supporting the Giants Of Dirt Project. Executive Producer: Unit Clothing Direct / Film / Edit: Allan Hardy Additional Filming: Jack Birtles Michael Jennings Lachlan Russell Matt Mergard Graphic Design: Thomas Smith Helicopter Pilots: Scott Menzies Jason Rimene Music: "Age of Wonder" By "The American Dollar" Written by John Emanuele & Richard Cupolo Courtesy of Yesh Music Published by Yesh Muic (ASCAP) http://www.facebook.com/theamericandollar By arrangement with http://www.8foldmusic.com Download a free compilation of 9 of their best tracks here: http://www.tinyurl.com/2bflc4m "40 Days..." By Blessthefall From the album "Awakening" Courtesy Fearless Records http://www.myspace.com/blessthefall Helmet camera footage filmed with Contour cameras.

Comments

1. how he died?
2. By far the best dirt video I have ever seen. Dane was a true visionary. Living life on life's terms can be liberating. It's sad he was taken so early. True legend. He left his mark on the world.
3. yes go big or go home.
   RIDE BIKES.
4. jiji
5. This fucking sucks like he died in the dumbest way but still no disrespect dude is literally a fucking legend RIP
6. Man sucks you're gone. Woulda loved to see your next steps in the BMX world.
7. Amazing
8. 4:28 Bombs Away?
9. Man... Years later i still come back to this video and its been a while since i watched but this time i remembered how i saw this video and then got my first bmx bike and started riding dirt. I rode for pretty much 3 years and then it slowly came to a stop. I remember all the memories i had made with my friends doing something we loved.. I looked up to this guy and im really happy i did and i rode while i did cause i really enjoyed it. Now a sophomore in high school i havent even touched my bike for over a year and havent rode dirt for almost 2 years now. really wish i still did it but im glad i was brought back to this video brought back so many memories and honestly right now while im writing this im actually crying.. i really wish i could go back and keep doing what i loved and still admire to this day.. Rest In Peace Dane i will forever miss you man..
10. Mad bastards
11. In 2011 when this video dropped it was what got me to go out and build and ride some dirt jumps with me and my local friends, I was 12 at the time and I got into BMX, this last year 2 of my local trailspots have been demolished, I tried to start a 3rd and it got smeared before it was even ready to ride. All my friends lost motivation to ride and have moved to drugs and here I am, I've nearly left my BMX bike behind, but I've stayed on two wheels on my dirtbike. Now I've come back and watched this again, 5 years later and I feel obligated to revitalize BMX in my hometown if not that even just get out and shred on my own. Thank you Dane, forever an inspiration, a legend and a huge influence on my life.
12. Always come back to this video even after 5 years. Still amazing
13. R.I.P Dean...... You made history homie!
14. still the best by far rip
15. r.i.p my friend. today is the day - legend :( ❤
16. Can't believe this was 5 years ago. If he didn't pass BMX would have been forever changed. A true legend, and a true inspiration. To bad the kids of today are worried about riding curbs and 2 foot tall legends.
17. such an inspirational dude
18. One of the dopest bmx dirt videos ive watched. Rest in Peace man. I always come back to this video just to see how insane those were.
19. watch this video everyday to inspire me
20. He was such a great guy sad to hear he passed. RIP