You guys passed me at the birkie, flawless, silent and in tune with each other, I was baffled and couldn’t wrap my head around it for many K’s!
@higginsisaac
Жыл бұрын
This is a glorious image
@phone4189
Жыл бұрын
"They don't make skis for two people." "Right... they used to not make skis for anybody, Chris. And somebody started making skis!" I need this kind of determination in my life.
@WhiteCastleXC
Жыл бұрын
The kind of determination fueled by Crave Cases and onion chips.
@TheHappinessOfThePursuit
Жыл бұрын
The Star Craving Wolf.❤
@338386
Жыл бұрын
Bravo - this is so funny, well shot, and produced. You guys should submit this to Banff - pitch perfect.
@gingin8639
Жыл бұрын
About 2 minutes in I was going "dang, this would be perfect for Banff"
@chrisparr21
Жыл бұрын
We will absolutely submit to Banff. Thanks for the tip
@sarahendres5318
Жыл бұрын
I had the same thought. Would love to see this on the Banff circuit next year!
@tedtheyerl5090
Жыл бұрын
Banff all the way! We host the festival each year for our CVN ski team fundraiser in Eau Claire, to see skiing featured or work with them on including a submission would be special!!!
@jonahl7859
Жыл бұрын
where is part 2
@markernst1934
Жыл бұрын
Great video production. This was (I believe*) the fourth time the Birke was skied on tandem skis. Gordy Backmann and I were the 3rd* about 20 years ago. The first* was a brother sister duo from the Hayward area and then Bjorn Arves?? . We used a pair of stiff 215cm Karhu (Red) race skis. We had old crappy Profil boots and had matching blue and yellow one-piece suits. Due to it being a low snow year our "training" consisted of poling 15 minutes on a lake. We were clueless. We used klister which was appropriate.... right up until it started snowing at the start. We did not stride, we trudged. Transitions were the hardest as often we would fall, one facing forward and one back. After a bit our skis were so iced up we had 2” of snow caked on the base. We saw a spectator with a big hunting knife and borrowing it, scraped off most of the klister.( he was a good sport) Downhills, what with no or poor tracks were just a point and pray exercise. They were surprisingly fast as we passed a lot of people going down, not so many going up. We ended up finishing in about 4:40 (?) with me beating Gordy by .01 second :) We had our photo taken a lot and people at the feed zones would ask us to stop for photos and a laugh. Would I do it again? No, but after the pain wore off we did do a few bike races on a tandem. If you ever try it be sure you are really good friends with your partner and keep on trudging.
@ianstoyan
Жыл бұрын
Was that the year Tim Caldwell won? I can see your name on the time sheet, but no Gordy. Would you come out of retirement for a tandem v tandem with these two?
@billtoboggan3408
Жыл бұрын
BULLLSHIT PICS OR DIDNT HAPPEN
@JiminyTapes
Жыл бұрын
legend
@jackrumery7208
Ай бұрын
This absolute crushed at the Banff screening I was at last night. Clsoed the night and the entire theater was dying laughing. Great job.
@AppleJack76
Жыл бұрын
To quote one of the all time great winter sports movies... "Feel the rhythm! Feel the rhyme! Get on up, its tandem time! Cool Runnings!"
@yuliazi4776
Ай бұрын
Discovered via Banff. We all laughed so much. Amazing effort and story. Bravo guys
@acct5910
Жыл бұрын
No idea why this was in my feed, never ski’d in my life, but this was entertainment
@scdrescher1
Жыл бұрын
I love that he sees the stick figure drawing and his first thought is, “They don’t make skis for two people.”
@hngldr
Жыл бұрын
I thought the tangle of legs skis and poles was bad enough when falling on my own! This is fantastic 🤣
@mugman100
Жыл бұрын
A claim that this was done before doesn't diminish this at all. There was probably sometwo before that in some other race around the world. Their story, the documentation of the journey, and the likely critical change that occurs is what is makes them the fathers of a new sport. Epic.
@kylehellmann184
Жыл бұрын
revolutionary. The spirit of the birkie is preserved by you both
@DFMurray
Жыл бұрын
This is pure gold. I think what is needed though is a Tandem outfit. A flexible membrane between two ski suits and maybe even some aerodynamic foam attached to the back of the rear skier.
@l8sk8r86
Жыл бұрын
😂“Literally never been done?” Say what ? 😂 2 pairs of tandem wood skis,converted in the 70s, in my house right now!
@alexandriarousseau7239
Жыл бұрын
I should be working, but i'm instead I'm watching two grown men on one pair of ski's...and it's majestic.
@dianajin3861
2 ай бұрын
I greatly enjoyed your film in the Banff mountain film fest world tour! Hello from Cleveland Ohio
@MinnesotaXCSki
Жыл бұрын
Good luck guys, you should swap bibs for kicks
@ajax_watches
Жыл бұрын
Holy crap the camerawork on this was insanely good!
@Tbone272
Жыл бұрын
The funniest part of this is how good they got lol
@candymanAM
Жыл бұрын
This was a very good video I don't even ski but the editing and comedy mixed in made this a truly enjoyable video. Keep up the good work
@Omnis2
Жыл бұрын
I NEED part 2. Videos like this are the reason KZitem was awesome in the first place.
@patrickbegley7446
Жыл бұрын
how and why is this such a great story. very nathan fielder feel
@iansteel6403
Жыл бұрын
Cinematography, plot, planning & execution, action, drama, comedy, suspense, and revenge. It's all there!
@kylehellmann184
Жыл бұрын
Like if you want to see Part 2 NOW
@wrexstrongo
Жыл бұрын
Pass the groan. Every decision has made pants even more difficult
@bradc.6992
Жыл бұрын
Just like Blades of Glory except on skis. Reminds me of the scene with two hot dogs in one bun
@johannesgalaen330
2 күн бұрын
Great film.
@stevescoles6403
Жыл бұрын
This is pure awesomeness! So what's next ... tandem *skating* the Birkie???
@Hill_Walker
Жыл бұрын
Sitting in the car tandem too **chef's kiss**
@christopherullmann3030
4 ай бұрын
I almost walked out on this film at the Banff Film festival. Feeling sick and tired and I was thinking this is the dumbest thing I will ever see, like what are they going to do? Pole for 50 kms? I stayed 2 mins too long, and have not laughed so hard in way too long. I am sharing this with all of my skiing buddies, THANK YOU!
@Dan-xo9ly
Жыл бұрын
what did i just watch lol
@chrisparr21
Жыл бұрын
Tandem skiing lol
@Dan-xo9ly
Жыл бұрын
@@chrisparr21 glorious
@Freecomments4u
Жыл бұрын
This is like a tim and eric sketch that was taken too seriously.
@dapaulson1
Жыл бұрын
My comment is not intended to diminish anything you two did. I think your creative effort needs to be applauded, especially as you made a significant investment in equipment, training, dedication, and the purchase of two bibs. Congratulations!!!! Who knows, next year there may be more in attempt to beat your time.
@Jon-bn6dp
Жыл бұрын
I am so impressed by how well you guys became. It's obvious how much practice this took but, wow, you looks like naturals.
@WhiteCastleXC
Жыл бұрын
We appreciate that but if it wasn't for our strict diet of White Castle fish sandwiches, Beyond Sliders, and onion chips none of this would have been possible.
@chiberjuberdourado2487
Жыл бұрын
@@WhiteCastleXC The diet of Champions!!
@dillpill24
4 ай бұрын
Attended the Banff Mountain Film Festival last two nights here in Duluth. You guys killed it! This was definitely a crowd favorite this year. Very fun.
@BRollOffroad
17 күн бұрын
this is so fucking sick. got into xc end of last winter and snuck as much in as i could. awesome to see a different/hilarious take on the xc ski vid! this shit is gold.
@bowlander
5 ай бұрын
We watched this at the Banff film festival and it garnered hundreds of laughs and was an audience favorite.
@sammudd8828
Жыл бұрын
This reminds me of the plot to Blades of Glory 😂 I love it
@jacobrosen
Жыл бұрын
I have no idea why KZitem recommended this to me, but this is amazing! I can't wait for part 2
@christiankrahenbuhl1563
Жыл бұрын
Visionaries ... the plural kind. Nice work you two! We are very much looking forward to seeing how the race goes for you two ... champions, dare I say?
@johns3106
Жыл бұрын
I used to work at a Nordic Ctr., and we had a pair of tandem skis just for fun. I used them several times with my friend…I am 6’5”….she is 5’2”…the differences in our stride length were pretty comical!
@CFEF44AB1399978B0011
Жыл бұрын
tandom bikes are one thing. Literally being attached to your partner by a solid ski, that's next level.
@seanbradbury8462
Жыл бұрын
This is giving strong blades of glory vibes
@liam3743
Жыл бұрын
This is like rowing with cross-country skies.
@Cecrophia
Жыл бұрын
This was both hilarious and inspiring! I've only seen tandem skiing once before and I thought maybe it could be used to teach someone skiing, or maybe help someone with a disability to ski. But it doesn't look easy, you really gotta work together. 😅 You guys became so in-sync.
@FatalHappiness18
Жыл бұрын
this is such a midwestern vibe. the white castle is essential
@arsg66
Жыл бұрын
Incredible. I’m so invested in the journey. Looking forward to part 2!
@guillgirard
Жыл бұрын
It's never been done before, so we gotta go for it. Well, thanks for keeping that American pioneer spirit alive guys! Way to represent what this country has always been all about. And congrats on your Birkie. Aka badass.
@themightykabool
Жыл бұрын
2:07 "Luckily" Hahahah
@claytonfs
Жыл бұрын
The algorithm is strong with this one! First video in 7 years from this channel and already has more than ten-fold the views of the next most viewed video. I'm not saying it doesn't deserve it, it does. This was a great watch!
@ptsullivan13
Жыл бұрын
words cannot describe my joy! This is so awesome that you guys did this! BRAVO!!!
@claytonwindham
Жыл бұрын
I couldn’t quit smirking. Loved it!
@danieldelestry7302
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely wonderful!
@PatriotForThePlanet
Жыл бұрын
Fun! Glad to see that I actually saw what I thought I saw at OO. 😂
@henriks5008
3 ай бұрын
I was wondering what kind og "Birken" this was when I saw ppl skating, then I saw the bib reading American Birkebeiner I immediately understood more. I dont understand why some do waddle around on skis trying ty skate when theyre obviously not even close. Classic is so much more energy consuming, if you dont know skating. Edit; Creds for doing this so "effortlessly". It was fun to watch.
@hypehypehouraay9311
Жыл бұрын
This was hilarious, loved it. Hooked for part 2.
@makb5354
Жыл бұрын
This is so funny, you guys are pretty clever. I gotta show this to my husband, who is known XC-ski coach and see if he will laugh or cry 😂.
@Kyle_Spivis
Жыл бұрын
Y’all are cool, also gonna have to check out this ski shop if I ever want to get back into cross country.
@64brutus
Жыл бұрын
So Good! I laughed until I cried! I can't wait to see part 2!
@LaddRaine
Жыл бұрын
What a gem! Great video, excellent absurdist challenge
@OutYourBackDoor
Жыл бұрын
WONDERFUL! hilarious and beautiful at the same time! : )
@sndrtf
Жыл бұрын
This is awesome. Now I know there is a Birkebeinerrenn over seas too, what a pleasant surprise. I should probably known this but, hey every day you learn something new. This reminds me of my youth growing up in Norway.
@WhiteCastleXC
Жыл бұрын
Yes in fact the Birkie actually started when a group of snowmobilers in Cable Wisconsin had to escort a toddler aged Packers fan by the name of Hank Hankonsson to a bar 55 kilometers away in the city of Hayward Wisconsin so he could escape the reckless heckling of all the Vikings fans who migrate to the city of Cable around this time of year. I think there was a race in Norway that copied it or something.
@MrDoodtron
Жыл бұрын
I just subscribed to track this journey! Very intriguing, fellas!
@nate4this
Жыл бұрын
Just watched the news do a piece on yall doing the Beirk can't wait to see PT 2!!
@shcottam
Жыл бұрын
Real blades of glory vibes
@ReelNorthOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
Just beautiful.
@KevinDyck-jr5di
Жыл бұрын
This is incredible! Thank you!!!
@delphe7182
Жыл бұрын
You guys are incredible !!!! Skating was found by an american Bill Koch and you are the héritage! I like soo much your passion and pushing the boundaries !!! You are brilliant ! Greatings from 🇫🇷❤
@Ellen-tl7vo
Жыл бұрын
This is so completely awesome!
@theowainwright7406
Жыл бұрын
This is amazingly well made ur a brilliant storyteller
@dapaulson1
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations, but Bjorn Arvness did this in the early 80’s. They skied the skis as one person, striding up the hills, and managed the down hills effortlessly, as Bjon was a former Olympian.
@RealBoiJare
Жыл бұрын
This is exactly what i needed today. God bless you two lmao
@WhiteCastleXC
Жыл бұрын
And may eternal fish sandwiches be dined upon you
@longshot789
Жыл бұрын
Nailed the doc style LOL
@benmakin4561
Жыл бұрын
Actually made cross-country skiing interesting wow
@TheMetalButcher
Жыл бұрын
You bastard! Left me on a cliffhanger. Well, I'm invested now.
@user-gt6tu9kx4h
Жыл бұрын
awesome. would love to see tandem park skiing. think of the possibilities!
@gw8111
Жыл бұрын
Love this. What spirit!!! Please expand and submit to a film fest.
@DIARRHEA-PANIC
Жыл бұрын
Major "Dumb and Dumber" vibes HAAAARRY!!!
@Keln02
Жыл бұрын
I hope whoever's gonna be on the end of a snow-plow is hyper flexible hahaha Looks like a fun way to twist a knee 😆 Fun experience though!
@bluestormcloud791
6 ай бұрын
Cutting edge!
@YYCUrban
Жыл бұрын
We need MORE!!
@JPN55
Жыл бұрын
Great story. That you are still friends is a victory.
@goldmanfan504
Жыл бұрын
This is incredible!!!!
@LiLnEsSi741
Жыл бұрын
Great video - dying to see part two :)
@netvoedelo7444
Жыл бұрын
I think it should be a new Olympic sport
@stevebarone6311
Жыл бұрын
You guys are hilarious.
@ggfdd5925
Жыл бұрын
this is both hilarious and ingenious
@sarahrichter5763
Жыл бұрын
Amazing! Did you get one bib or two?
@NateLevin
Жыл бұрын
Just got recommended this video - great job! Hopefully this is the start of a big algorithm boost!
@kylemarshall-sv4jy
Жыл бұрын
This is amazing! Good luck
@GenuineNPC
Жыл бұрын
Lmfao this video deserves all the obligatory engagement comments for the Algorithm.
@ianstoyan
Жыл бұрын
There's something so humourous about doing something so ridiculous, so seriously.
@Gefo__
Жыл бұрын
This is amazing and I need to see how this story continues
@Raketbaever
Жыл бұрын
Tandem has been done previously on "VASALOPPET" in Sweden. But that was 90K
@Criam
Жыл бұрын
When is part 2 expected...?
@limbolegs
Жыл бұрын
gem of the algorithm. i have no interest in cross country skiing, but was captivated by this silly idea. and the editing is well done too i must say
@jacob1121
Жыл бұрын
This is the gayest video youtube has ever recommended to me. AND I LOVE IT!
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