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By: Ryan Verrastro

The FallOut Volume One DVD Product Review:
The FallOut Volume 1 - DVD Cover
Ok, lets try something new for ’06. Let’s replace the term “sick” when describing something;

epic (ep’ik) – adj. of or like an epic; heroic; grand; amazing; unbelievable; likeness to the Fallout Volume One

Epic is the only suitable one-word explanation for the new film tilted: Fallout Volume One. Simply put this video contains the most amazing ATV stunt work ever to be captured on film. It’s hard to believe that this is the debut film for the Akraix gang! The angles and edit work displayed throughout the feature are able to compete with other videos already on the market, however I have more to say about the issues surrounding the Akraix team’s maiden voyage later on.

The video is an all-out freeriding affair with a freestyle flavor that takes place in locations that some of us only dream of visiting. Also featured is a squadron of riders that all seem to have escaped from their local insane asylums. You couldn’t even pay someone to attempt even the weakest mid-air break-dance portrayed in this film (the weakest is probably the plain old back-flip)…Wait, did I just use “plain old” when describing a back-flip, Oh yeah I forgot I just watched the Fallout and am no longer impressed with old tricks like the b-flip, I guess it’s kind of like when you eat a steak and cheese from the famous Pat’s in Philadelphia and afterwards you never consider touching a home-made minute steak again.

If you’re like me, after watching the teaser online, the delayed release was like waiting for a plus or minus to show up on a home-pregnancy test….well almost just like it. This video was well worth the wait and I ask, if the Akraix fellows are reading, DON’T DO THAT AGAIN! Especially this time of year when going out and throwing snowballs at the jerk’s car that’s always parking in your spot is the highlight of your day. Well it’s finally out and available for your own viewing pleasure, and I’m already watched it four times and have no intention of putting it on the shelf anytime soon.

Akraix intial film contains plenty of Freestyle/Free-riding, but they definitely keep it interesting by providing some unusual twist, like attempting a backflip into a pond along with some freestyle action side by side with snowmobiles to dirt in Minnesota.

To compare the Fallout with the recently released Huevos 8 would be unfair. First of all, Wes Miller’s Huevos series traditionally covers multiple ATV disciplines where the Fallout only features freeriding. Second, Wes and his team are considered the pioneers of the ATV film industry and their experience speaks for itself when it comes to diversity and film quality, when on the other hand this is Akraix’s first crack at it. And even though I said earlier it’s hard to pick up on the fact that this is their first video, the freshman status shows when compared to the cinematography seen in H-8. But if you don’t care if ATV videos are filmed with a Handycam or in Panavision than it will be a photo finish on which film you like better. Like I said, the Fallout is all freeriding and freestyle and H-8 is a salad of disciplines, it all comes down to your brand of vodka, or Hi-C for our younger readers.

On a sad and touchy note, this is the last appearance of Kelly Chang in a video. We lost Kelly earlier last year back in June. He was a huge influence and regarded by many as a role model. Kelly left a huge void in the ATV world when he left us and will not be soon forgotten. This film pays tribute to his legacy and I am sure all the other riders are honored to be part of his last hoo-ra. Known as a caring and giving person, Kelly was always inviting people to come and ride on his tropical wonderland of an MX track in Hawaii. I never got the chance to meet him myself, but bring him up among people who have and they will go on and on about his top-notch persona and dedication to the sport. Ride In Peace Kelly.

The Fallout utilizes every inch of your television screen with never-ending quad awesomeness. Packed into the film is a great crash section that shows the aftermath of a helicopter freestyle session gone wrong (that’s right, the helicopter was doing tricks) and some of the worst injuries I’ve ever seen in on film. Also you get to meet a stately fellow named Jerod that shows up from time to time to offer possum pie recipes. There is a little deviation from f-style when Andy Lagzdins, Harlen Foley and Chuck Glacken show you how to “git-r-dun” in the woods of Maryland (I hated writing that phrase but you know what I mean by it). And last but not blah blah blah, there is a really cool learning experience that the riders undertake in Travis Pastran’s foam pit that will leave some of you draining your pools and buying carpet padding in large quantities.

The Fallout isn’t just a high flying action film as there are also some intense woods riding action along with some other crazy water hovering maneuvers

The List of Pilots: Jon Guetter, Derek Guetter, Kelly Chang, Garret Engelstad, Caleb Moore, Josh Normington, Dave Smith, Steve Weissinger, Austin Wilson, Cody Anderson, Joe Arrowsmith, Tavis Cain, Ben Bettis, Sage Baker, Andy Lagzdins, Harlen Foley, Todd Potter, Jimmy Blaze, “Mad” Mike Jones, Travis Pastrana, Kevin Gardner, Ryan Bemis, Chris Burandt, Jimmy Osborn, Jesper Roslin, August Goebel, Cody Hill, Colten Moore, Crazy Casey, Chuck Glacken, Shawn Anderson, Taylor Moles, Thomas Brown and Ben Looney

Locations Invaded: California, Texas, Minnesota, Illinois, Maryland, Hawaii, Washington, Pennsylvania, New Zealand, Australia and Spain

The Fallout Volume One delivers on all of it’s promises and makes me excited to see what the now experienced team will have to offer in the future. The lesser than THX and DTS quality of film is not enough to turn your stomach and after a couple of thousand of copies are sold I’m sure upgrades will be purchased and implemented in subsequent time. I highly recommend this film to anyone I talk to and you will do the same after being infected with the Fallout.

Pros: Benchmark-setting freestyle content accompanied with a great soundtrack.

Cons: Home-videoish quality at times and the helicopter crash is absent form the footage.

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