Dakotah Norton: 10,000 Hours of Focus Episode 3 - Video

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pappas717 (Jan 31, 2017 at 18:22)

Hey Dak...I have been holding off on this, But since this is the final episode...I just wanted to thank you SOO much for riding with me and my boys at Mountain Creek NJ last summer. If I remember correctly you just got done flying back in from 2 world cup rounds and on your way back to Michigan. You were still hurt a bit. But the fact that you just rode and chatted with a bunch of over 40 year old's for like 6? runs, And were SO super chill about hanging and showing me some lines that I did not see on my home mountain was just going way above and beyond. I remember saying to you that you should go ride yourself and be done with us. Your response was.."Nah man it's all good..I just like riding with people, And you guys keep it real". I was blown away. It's how I act toward people at my local trails and you just don't really see that attitude with pro's u just met. I have been in the bike industry for 21 years..And you sir are a true ambassador to the sport of mountain biking. Morpheus, Shimano, Fox racing shox, And Troy Lee Designs are lucky to have you spreading the love that you have for riding. Best of luck dude!! Signed, That older guy on the orange Specialized Demo.

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ryanholio (Feb 1, 2017 at 4:21)

^ Same when my friends and I met him at Bailey's! He is one of the coolest Cats out there! Best of luck to you man! We will be pullin' for ya Brah!

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Kenfire24 (Jan 31, 2017 at 17:05)

I only have about 9,087 hours to go! I'll be there someday.

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fattyreryder (Jan 31, 2017 at 17:35)

Yeah it's like a mini series where nothing ever happens ... The first two were exactly the same, at least this one had some riding in it, don't get me wrong this kid rips!!!! But holy cow this could be on cable on a channel like Lifetime TV

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ryboy713 (Jan 31, 2017 at 19:19)

Dakotah I know exactly what your talking about. I from Michigan and one day I said fuck this and left. No to be a pro but just to experience whats out there. Living in California now and living the mountain biking dream. Get after it! I do hope however that you do get back to ride in the UP eh.

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lbz215 (Feb 3, 2017 at 7:25)

I know how you feel man! I grew up in SE Michigan and said F it, and moved to the UP to explore the riding and fell in love with the people. I just moved to Arizona not more than a few weeks ago. Gotta say ripping some of the gnarliest trails in January & February is just sick! I'm not a pro and my move was to support my wife's relocation for her job. It's not how you get there, it how you do it while you're there! I have high hopes to be back in MQT for their trail fest and LSGS races this June. Maybe I'll see Dakotah up there, he's been at the last 2 years, and yes a total chill dude from what I've seen and the few seconds I got a chance to just hang around a circle of bros talking about bikes and riding, and chilling. Cheers!

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BigLips93 (Jan 31, 2017 at 20:25)

Such a sick trail and song. I'm so amped to go melt some snow right now hahaha I hope he can come into his own and get some good results this season!

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Orion840 (Feb 1, 2017 at 8:05)

super chill guy. met him at billy goat bikes in nc. he took the time to talk to us about all the riding he does all over the country. then came out and shredded bailey mtb park. very down to earth

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aminkis922 (Jan 31, 2017 at 17:48)

Hell yeah! I remember seeing this guy at collegiate races just killing it. It is great to see somebody work hard and get what they deserve! Keep on riding Dakota!

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Richiebankrupt (Feb 2, 2017 at 7:27)

I miss the Flagstaff DH trails.

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lbz215 (Feb 3, 2017 at 7:28)

Just moved to the north valley and riding SOMO during the "winter" months. Only about 1hr 45min drive for me to get up to Flag, and I'm counting down the days for the snow to melt up there so I can go shred.

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thedriftisreal (Jan 31, 2017 at 18:02)

bike looks like a session.....

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thedriftisreal (Jan 31, 2017 at 18:03)

^just a joke

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noot1 (Jan 31, 2017 at 23:09)

Oh, that nose bunk on that rock :3

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harorider13 (Feb 1, 2017 at 8:27)

These ended up being very very short, was looking for to more of a docu series with some good riding! Either way guy rips!

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bflannel (Jan 31, 2017 at 17:37)

Yooo! What a ripper. Video got me STOKED,

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Corrado0329 (Jan 31, 2017 at 18:43)

You are right, Dakotah. You have nothing to lose giving it your best! Congratulations on the riding...

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Sgsims (Feb 8, 2017 at 8:34)

This guy shreds! The video got me ancy for warmer temps to go rip some laps on those trails again - Arizona rules.

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jebcas (Jan 31, 2017 at 18:15)

Dang you're looking fast. See you in a few weeks!

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St1234 (Jan 31, 2017 at 18:15)

At the opposite of on a RAW DIET......Stoke

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davehuffstetler (Jan 31, 2017 at 18:28)

having had the pleasure of riding with this man, I can confirm he does in fact shred

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Wouldhaveletmego (Jan 31, 2017 at 18:37)

"it's not going to fall in your lap" - that will stick with me.

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beaardedmayhem (Feb 1, 2017 at 7:09)

Super stand up guy, raced with him in college! Keep it up Dakota!

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Andrew9696 (Jan 31, 2017 at 19:52)

You tore that trail a new one.

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balfadude (Jan 31, 2017 at 20:28)

Damn, now I want to go ride!

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DHsender4life (Jan 31, 2017 at 21:12)

man that bike looks rad. love the straight line design it has

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brookesbruno71 (Feb 1, 2017 at 2:46)

What is that song?

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ajdriscoll (Feb 1, 2017 at 9:11)

@bikepro71 I think it is parts of the instrumental of Atreyu - Doomsday

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Murraybmx (Feb 1, 2017 at 4:37)

Dope. Good luck this year Dakotah.