RecordBreakers

Action Sports Event Documentary & Live Coverage

RecordBreakers is an action sports event centered around pushing the limits of what’s possible on massive, custom-built ramps. Held at Revel Surf Park in Mesa, Arizona, the project followed the full arc of the event — from ramp construction and problem-solving, through athlete training and preparation, to record-breaking performances in front of a live crowd.

Ragtown Media was brought in to document the process, pressure, and payoff of the event, capturing both the stunts themselves and the energy surrounding them.

High Speed Camera Coverage

Multi Camera Coverage

Drone Coverage

Project Overview

RecordBreakers isn’t just about the moment records are broken, it’s about everything leading up to it.

Our role was to embed with the RecordBreakers team and athletes to document:

the build-out of massive ramps
the challenges and setbacks along the way
last-minute fixes and adjustments
athlete training and preparation
and the intensity of event day itself

This approach allowed the story to feel lived-in, not staged.

Project Goal

The goal of the RecordBreakers project was to capture the vibe, energy, and reality of an action sports event that lives on the edge of control.

Rather than producing a simple highlight reel, the focus was on:

documenting the process behind the stunts
showing the human side of preparation and pressure
capturing crowd energy and athlete mindset
creating content that feels authentic to action sports culture

The end result was content that reflects what it actually feels like to be there.

How it was made

Training & Final Prep

The day before the event, our crew documented athletes training on the ramps, making final adjustments, and preparing mentally and physically for record attempts.

This is where the story shifted from construction to consequence.

Event day coverage

On event day, Ragtown Media operated with a crew of six camera operators, capturing:

athlete runs and record attempts
crowd reactions and energy
behind-the-scenes moments
documentary-style details that bring the event to life

The coverage blended action sports cinematography with observational documentary storytelling.

Pre-Event & Build-Out

In the days leading up to the event, we followed the ramp build-out and preparation process, capturing the problem-solving, delays, and adjustments that come with constructing large-scale action sports features.

This phase was critical in establishing context and tension, showing what’s at stake before the first athlete ever drops in.

The Build Out
Broken Pieces
Solutions
Adjustments
Prep Day
Warm ups
Event Day
The Crowd
The Event

Get Sendy - Colby Raha Podcast

Where this all began was a conversation after producing this podcast, “Colby Raha | Professional FMX Rider | Get Sendy Podcast” for Get Sendy with Colby.

We began talking about what was missing for the big day at his event. What it became was Ragtown being hired to capture the reality of what these crazy record breaking events really entail. The last-minute adjustments, stress, injuries, drama, and the training behind the scenes.

Easy to say, there was plenty of everything we just listed.