How To Ride Any Drop Off On Your MTB | Mountain Bike Skills

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  • Riding drops on your mountain bike can be a scary prospect! No two drops are the same either... they can vary in size, length, angle and shape and feel! However, there are only ever a handful of techniques for hitting drops, perfectly, every time and Neil's here to share his knowledge with you.
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    Head out to your local trail centres and skills parks and find yourself a good drop to start on. Start small until you get your skills perfect and you're hitting the small stuff right every time before working your way up to the larger stuff!
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  • @andersun16
    @andersun16 3 ปีที่แล้ว +429

    It never ceases to amaze me how confident I get here in my chair after watching you guys do drops. "Bring it on," I say! But when I get to the park it's a hard no!

    • @harryhogan7787
      @harryhogan7787 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      69 nice

    • @dolphin-studio
      @dolphin-studio 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      why not try I more confortable drop and then go up from there?

    • @chrisfoster3772
      @chrisfoster3772 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Watch it on the lift

    • @stevenkilleen8149
      @stevenkilleen8149 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We all feel this way u just gotta send it tho only way to progress is too push yourself

    • @ttruong225
      @ttruong225 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      the no fingers on brake really works. I went from barely doing any jumps to clearing 10 ft jumps/table tops in 1-2 weeks. Still not doing gaps since room for error is too low, lol

  • @andywall5049
    @andywall5049 3 ปีที่แล้ว +153

    one thing I always tell people on something like this, and Ive not heard one instructional video even mention it, is that looking down a drop off etc, remember, your eyes are higher than your feet. You're only dropping from foot level yet people get scared and hesitate because they are using their eyes to judge height of the drop etc.

    • @AaronCurtin
      @AaronCurtin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That's such a good point 👍

    • @tobygordon5442
      @tobygordon5442 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's a great point

    • @chrisfoster3772
      @chrisfoster3772 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well said andy

    • @orangeapple681
      @orangeapple681 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Yeah but if you fall your head travels that far 😅

    • @quinlan9860
      @quinlan9860 ปีที่แล้ว

      @orangeapple681 that's exactly what I thought when reading this 😂😂

  • @frthdo
    @frthdo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    Can you do another update video with the camera man? like the one you did a few years ago, I found that really helpful you teaching someone else!

  • @jamreyn4579
    @jamreyn4579 3 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    I would like to wish everyone safe riding!

    • @Jacob99174
      @Jacob99174 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Please, proceed with the wishing

    • @eyeop3n1ng
      @eyeop3n1ng 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      U2

    • @belh_0032
      @belh_0032 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks mate you too!

    • @kay1975
      @kay1975 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same for you and all the riders aut there!

  • @richardmckernan7777
    @richardmckernan7777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Neil, if you watch your body position in the sequence from 3:35, you are doing a couple of other things before sliding your weight back; you are bringing your head forward and down (notice how much more bent your elbows are at 3:38 than 3:36)). This weights the front pre-drop and creates a bigger weight transfer for the slide back. In some ways this is the pre-drop ready position (more so the slower you are going) but not the ‘just riding along’ ready position. Perhaps worth more explanation?

  • @kieranrae
    @kieranrae 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Neil is by far the most helpful and relatable presenter on this channel. Blake is fun and Ashton is great, but these videos by Neil are brilliant.

  • @ringothepup
    @ringothepup 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I find that particular drop quite intimidating and walked away from it recently despite being confident riding other much bigger drops. It looks so tame on this too! I think I'm going to have to go back and tick it off now! Cheers Neil

    • @simonhealey7400
      @simonhealey7400 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Where is this drop? Forest of Dean?

  • @davidkline4372
    @davidkline4372 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm a yank living in Oregon and I've bought a few things for my MTB from Chain Reaction Cycles in the UK. Every time I read a product description or an article on its site I envision Neil is the one who wrote it and it's his voice I read it in... That's a compliment to Neil. excellent advice and love his delivery.

  • @DeadsetYT
    @DeadsetYT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Point it straight and be confident. :D Happy riding everyone!!

  • @sebbennett333
    @sebbennett333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So glad you choose too demonstration this on the GBU drop. 👍

  • @brendanadams1572
    @brendanadams1572 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi, thanks for this vid - I’m pretty new to MTB and have one drop-off that scares the hell out of me - the tips here really helped and now I’m doing it with ease :-)

  • @michaelfleming4015
    @michaelfleming4015 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you, that was an excellent explanation. I’ve seen several by other presenters and that was the best.

  • @aaron_jordaan
    @aaron_jordaan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    I've noticed that drops are literally the easiest thing in mountain biking if you have an idea on what to do and you go fast the drop feels like nothing

    • @James-dn1hu
      @James-dn1hu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Drops are a peice of piss compared to jumps really

    • @mitchbloxsom5695
      @mitchbloxsom5695 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yea I did big drops light years before I did equally as difficult jumps

    • @Arthur-mh2uo
      @Arthur-mh2uo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Im the other way round I can do jumps much larger than drop offs

    • @antreaskonstantinou8585
      @antreaskonstantinou8585 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Arthur-mh2uo same. I once failed a drop (before i knew how to ride that well) and now im terified of them.

    • @hawkeyelikesbikes
      @hawkeyelikesbikes 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@antreaskonstantinou8585 That's the thing, isn't it? Crashing seriously messes with your head. There's a gutter I hit a few weeks ago - came in too hot, got the timing all wrong, dropped the front wheel in instead of up and over, and went OTB. Now I'm too scared to bunny hop kerbs!

  • @miket9396
    @miket9396 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "Don't look down." For me that's key ... Did it with berms and could never ride them fast until I looked at the run out instead of the actual berm. I always look straight down on drops and it messes me up. This makes sense, great tip ... Testing out this weekend!!

  • @ZackSavir
    @ZackSavir 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Now this is the video I’ve been waiting for! I’m terrible at drops! Thanks for the video!

  • @James-dn1hu
    @James-dn1hu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been off the bike for three months and have another three to wait until new bike day and these videos are keeping me sain Thankyou. Although I’m not sure watching mtb content takes my mind of the fact I don’t currently own an mtb. 🤣

  • @samwilliams7191
    @samwilliams7191 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great vid this one.
    Fantastic shots and want to say how well you always explain things 👏🏼👏🏼 Excellent

  • @ericavdberg4871
    @ericavdberg4871 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for your videos. I am going to try this this weekend with what obstacles I can find. This is one of my issues on the trials. Only new to the sport.

  • @biopower5160
    @biopower5160 3 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Today im gonna buy My hardtail!

    • @Ropetable
      @Ropetable 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      sweet, what model?

    • @biopower5160
      @biopower5160 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Ropetable its an dimondback sync'r pretty happy with it

    • @A.D.D.O.C.D.T
      @A.D.D.O.C.D.T 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Enjoy mate 🔥

    • @biopower5160
      @biopower5160 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@A.D.D.O.C.D.T 👍🏼

    • @fox_trotamus3556
      @fox_trotamus3556 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Happy riding

  • @xeroblade012
    @xeroblade012 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovin' the color of his Pole Stamina! Simple, clean...and that's about it.

  • @oliverlegge2016
    @oliverlegge2016 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another really nice video with clear instruction. Thanks. BTW your frame is the most gorgeous thing I've ever seen!

  • @ddsgardening7437
    @ddsgardening7437 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy New year Neil ,looking forward to watching more of your excellent coaching vids Cheers Mate 🙏

  • @OscarHawkes
    @OscarHawkes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I would love to know more about the landing part. What are some good things to keep in mind when bracing for a bigger impact upon landing?

  • @HUSHHUSH-
    @HUSHHUSH- 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good reminder as got a project coming so that feeds in brilliant. Awesome explanation 🙌👌

  • @hermannoehlingcuesta114
    @hermannoehlingcuesta114 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this very good demonstration. I helped me a lot !

  • @ridelove13
    @ridelove13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +152

    Maybe i can try now the 6m drop in my local bikepark😂

    • @keaton4054
      @keaton4054 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yee lmfao 😂😂👍

    • @alvelliottt
      @alvelliottt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      6 metres is 19 foot, that's literally over 3 times a 6ft human. you've got the wrong measurement

    • @keaton4054
      @keaton4054 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @@alvelliottt ye he probably meant to say 6 mile drop 😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @ridelove13
      @ridelove13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Search for Bikepark Leogang drop

    • @jamesbooth1860
      @jamesbooth1860 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Dude your set just go for it, jk 😂

  • @oliverbourne9599
    @oliverbourne9599 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Anyone else gonna try that drop with a bike that's got the wheelbase of a POLE ............ top work that Neil

  • @AayanKhan-me3to
    @AayanKhan-me3to 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ok this actually helps me a whole lot. Thanks!

  • @Patat0four
    @Patat0four 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, amazing, very impressive ! This massive mushroom cluster on the bottom of the rail is out of this world !

  • @dirkg.950
    @dirkg.950 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice Vid, remembered me of good old times of content and no commercials

  • @carlclarey4921
    @carlclarey4921 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great videos guys and really helping my riding 👍😊

  • @spaceiscool1236
    @spaceiscool1236 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When I was riding fkr the first time in 4 years, I did a 6 foot drop... and wiped out but now even without this video I think I can conquer it but with this video I defo can

  • @philboynz
    @philboynz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Use the shopping trolly method. Think how you approach a kurb with a trolly, push your arms out as you hit a kurb and push your weight back over the back wheel 😉👍

  • @richardjones2811
    @richardjones2811 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Neil you've done it again! Mentioned the dropping of the heels and clearly not doing it 🙈You don't need to drop your heels when actually dropping off anything. Maybe after to assist with the brake power to the rear wheel but certainly not whilst dropping. If anything keep the pedals level whilst dropping off and drop your toes to match the landing gradient, certainly not the heels!

  • @philiplasky6760
    @philiplasky6760 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks it was very interesting to here your drop off video

  • @masterlinkmtb9277
    @masterlinkmtb9277 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the tip. Happy New year!!!

  • @MrDino-hp7fy
    @MrDino-hp7fy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always did the front wheel lift but decided I didn't want to die moving up to bigger drops so I'ma learn the right way

  • @adrideboeck3690
    @adrideboeck3690 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I came across a drop-off, watched this video in the woods & nailed it afterwards. More or less :-)

  • @johnelbers7176
    @johnelbers7176 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Neil great breakdown now comes the courage to do it

  • @Kacavida11
    @Kacavida11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That drop look at first scary, so in the new year i wish us all some skills and courage, its all good until you stand in front of the edge and look down, anyway have a good one and God bless ;)

  • @MissFluffies
    @MissFluffies 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good explanation on the “why”!

  • @rupedog
    @rupedog 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Like these short form vids....easier to watch than the long 15m plus ones.... but more useful than those 3-4min ones

  • @ChristopherChanCanada
    @ChristopherChanCanada ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you!! Your video helps a lot!

  • @bauke-LV426
    @bauke-LV426 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice one, that last drop-in 👍

  • @Moomin420
    @Moomin420 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I’ve been eyeing up this exact drop for over a year now.. think it’s just a headf*ck now! Need to get brave and get it done!

    • @callum1967
      @callum1967 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You got this m8!

    • @mbretaynef9978
      @mbretaynef9978 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      SEND ITT

    • @paw101
      @paw101 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where is it?

    • @simonhealey7400
      @simonhealey7400 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      FoD... I blew my collarbone on this. Went in blind and didn't realise it was on a bend lol

  • @schwantzrossi1266
    @schwantzrossi1266 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video thanks very helpful

  • @SamBaskettVLOGS
    @SamBaskettVLOGS 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Still prefer Dave’s HOW TO.... taught me everything I needed

    • @oliverbourne9599
      @oliverbourne9599 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ..... a comment for those in the know 😄😄

  • @oren2010T
    @oren2010T 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you for the great Video !!!

  • @nvillbeats
    @nvillbeats 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the tip!

  • @mabecka
    @mabecka 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If there's an edge like a root on the drop, a small bunnyhop is much safer than the weight shift method.

  • @daffbikes3619
    @daffbikes3619 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    top video guys 👍 Really helpful tips

  • @untukgamessaja9394
    @untukgamessaja9394 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well explained many thanks for this. I have a question about suspension setup. How do i know that i will not bottoming out if i see a big drop with flat landing and how to reduce the risk. Thank you

  • @corkr900
    @corkr900 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can do drops smaller than about 6 feet of height but my big struggle with bigger drops is body position. When my legs are fully extended, I've basically run out of movement and am at the mercy of physics whereas if I'm in a more neutral position I can still change my body position to adjust my balance or landing position. Jumps, especially steep-faced jumps, make this easy because your handlebars are right up in your torso when you lose ground contact and that makes it easy to return to that neutral position until it's time to land. With drops, moving my weight back means I'm going into the air with my legs already almost fully extended and I feel like I don't really have a way to return to that neutral position without losing contact with my pedals

  • @wetwebber
    @wetwebber 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    New Neil drops video. The trail has a fence now.

  • @migatron1
    @migatron1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I'm about to send it off of El Capitan

    • @MK4vDubbin
      @MK4vDubbin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Stay strong in your riding posture and you should be fine.

    • @jongjulee4165
      @jongjulee4165 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@MK4vDubbin yep. All you need is confidence and speed, youll be down there in no time

    • @Maxwaehrens
      @Maxwaehrens 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jongjulee4165 You probably also need a parachute lol

  • @johnlever6696
    @johnlever6696 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I did an 18 inch flat to flat drop yesterday. Looks hardly anything but it’s scary if you’ve never done it. It’s crazy how easily you can nose dive the front so if it was a big one you’d come unstuck.

  • @SKBPM_ENIGMATIK
    @SKBPM_ENIGMATIK 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great clip & info!👌🏆

  • @SpeedKid117
    @SpeedKid117 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love you Neil!!!

  • @rupedog
    @rupedog 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    1:33 shows the 'push bike through' technique beautifully 👏👏👏 and its the easiest way to do drops imo.
    ....Push the Bike Through....

    • @meep6188
      @meep6188 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think of it more as shift your weight back. Technically the same thing but I've seen some people actually try to push and push in the wrong way lol

  • @thomaswindsor9485
    @thomaswindsor9485 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love this, same video, same location, same drops as a video about 2 years ago

    • @mbal4052
      @mbal4052 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      New viewers

    • @thomaswindsor9485
      @thomaswindsor9485 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mbal4052 Yeah makes sense to all the newbies, not us old-timer though !!!

  • @Bondan46
    @Bondan46 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very motivate for newbie like me to take big drop 😁😁..

  • @markozer0
    @markozer0 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very useful video! so you don’t suggest to do manual or poo up on suspensions but better to push the bar forward going back with body, isn’t it?

  • @jamesbowie1074
    @jamesbowie1074 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh new video... yay

  • @frugal1830
    @frugal1830 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks

  • @mudia80
    @mudia80 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What about a little pop off (american bunny hop) instead of moving to the rear? Tha advantege is you don't have to move yourself on bike so much (its easier) and don't have to return to the attack position (or whatever you call it) because you constantly are above bottom bracket. For short landing little pop, for long landing (possible gap) strong pop. Yes, the timing is important, but for moving to the rear is also important.

  • @GDub83
    @GDub83 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I tend to do the manual/bunny hop method. Tho I ride on a bmx and it's a habit I think. I also try to keep my butt over my back wheel as much as I can so I can get my balance in check.

  • @Larpy1933
    @Larpy1933 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, MAN.

  • @Thedoug369
    @Thedoug369 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I usually just preload and yank up on the bars just as the front wheel is about to roll off, how hard you yank depends on the slope of the landing of course.

  • @lukepws-skiandmtb1122
    @lukepws-skiandmtb1122 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This helps GMBN

  • @Emmettok
    @Emmettok 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Actually helpful

    • @nicolegreen6497
      @nicolegreen6497 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re 4th incase u didn’t know

  • @Yoda-em5mt
    @Yoda-em5mt 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey the Don having that CRAzy long pole makes anything seam possible.

  • @jasonh4709
    @jasonh4709 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent!

  • @TheButlerNZ
    @TheButlerNZ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Neil... this must B one of the 1st times I've heard a presenter mention the 'shift back' vs 'push the bike forward' mindset. q8D
    As the world revolves around me, I'm a "bush the bike bike forward" brain... (I'm also semi ambidextrous so I is wired weird anyhooze.
    I also find on drops from 1ft to 3ft, all I need is the right speed, and a little preload of the front forks...
    and for 1ft drops, if I'm not trying to impress anyone, I push the front down AFTER the lip to get my front wheel down quickly...
    (being careful not to over extend the arms by beginning my body drop before the front leaves the lip, bringing m y chest down to the bars and then pushing away the front is airborne)...
    BUT... This works for me... and may not be good at all for others... and I'm a mediocre rider.. Joe Average (like my videos)... so give it a try,... but don't take it as gospel.
    I have found... (video project on hold waiting for summer to return...) that it is near effortless to do a 1m flat to flat drop with just a preload of the forks, centre weight, no pushing the bike forward... and a near flat landing... even less effort if the landing is downhill. (Tho I did find preloading the front forks often led to a natural push out of the bike as a bonus)

  • @inkpenproductions3373
    @inkpenproductions3373 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How might the technique change for a drop without the sloping runout? I have a trouble spot at my local trail, only about a 5ft (1.5m?) drop, but its flat to flat, followed by a rock garden. I always lose my momentum on the drop and then struggle to roll smooth through. I'd like to be able to clear the whole thing without feet leaving pedals but I can't dial it in.

  • @TCK71
    @TCK71 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent

  • @tristanmcfee5238
    @tristanmcfee5238 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So I have a problem with braking because I start braking after I hit the drop too late so I have to much speed for the corner or feature after. There is this on drop that is simple I’ve hit it multiple times but there is a big rock behind the corner that I tend to barely miss most of the time but sometimes I hit it, the corner is sharp and flat usually dry any tips would be great.

  • @xxxavierrr142
    @xxxavierrr142 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the tutorial
    I'm off to redbull rampage
    Cheers m8

  • @quadrant2012
    @quadrant2012 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    And you're starting on the very drop off at my local that I've yet to get confidence to hit

  • @piast99
    @piast99 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    How about the drop offs that have quite steep run in? I really struggle on those. What is the proper technique on them? The problem for me is that you are already behind the bike and applying the brakes when you approach the drop off and there is not a lot of space to move even more behind. What I do is let the brakes off just before the drop off edge and jerk handlebars but I don't feel comfortable nor confident at all even on small drop offs with steep run in.

    • @MK4vDubbin
      @MK4vDubbin 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      My advice would be to talk to other guys hitting that particular drop and ask them where the commitment point is in the run up, or the point where you need to be at speed and off of your brakes entirely. Once you know that most guys will be happy to tow you in or let you follow them off the drop which helps to gauge proper speed the first few times you hit it. Drop can be intimidating but they basically boil down to getting your speed correct and keeping your posture strong with your weight distributed evenly or slightly back. Be very careful about getting into the habit of pulling up off of drops. It causes a lot of people to loop out or overshoot and land flat.

    • @lukesteele5013
      @lukesteele5013 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same thing, compress pop push your front wheel forward and your good🤟

    • @bahubacommon
      @bahubacommon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Even when the run in is steep, you should still be in the neutral/attack position as you approach the lip, and only then push the bike out/shift your weight back as your front wheel goes over the lip: th-cam.com/video/yexLxohbo38/w-d-xo.html

  • @ninjatatt
    @ninjatatt 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful 👌

  • @Pienimusta
    @Pienimusta 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Close your eyes and Send It!

    • @curtisf.r6233
      @curtisf.r6233 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      An when you open your eyes, you'll be in hospital💯

  • @meep6188
    @meep6188 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video is much much better than your previous one with Chris Smith. Lol..

  • @mojaverc1585
    @mojaverc1585 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Holy head angle!

  • @droneboy1562
    @droneboy1562 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Drop offs are scary, need to work on mine for sure

  • @nedsled2994
    @nedsled2994 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you do this with the seat at full height? often on trail I hit a drop and hardly have enough time to drop the seat, then I can't get back over the rear wheel. Like someone who does not have a drop post. If it's a trail I know and know the drop is coming it's less of an issue. Thanks

  • @Celeon999A
    @Celeon999A 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well, the bigger drops are still intimidating for a reason. ;-) Always keep in mind that even if you do it all right, you can still hurt yourself if the drop is just too deep. When seriously in doubt of taking on such a monster, just stop and take a different route. Look at what Olly Wilkins did to his ankle over the christmas holidays ;-D

  • @fisiculturista0113
    @fisiculturista0113 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    El mejor siempre firme muy bien

  • @dominicmacdonald6911
    @dominicmacdonald6911 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are the techniques the same for both hardtails and full suspension bikes ?

  • @zeidakiss
    @zeidakiss 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    that is a beautiful bicycle

  • @DuzBee
    @DuzBee 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video format is much better than some others, where Blake tries to bring cheap gimmick comedy in to an instructional video. Keep it concise and informative. Don’t have time to sit through 5yr old style jokes.

  • @equiusoceano8493
    @equiusoceano8493 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    drum & bass makes this so hype.
    track pls

  • @stephenpondara9711
    @stephenpondara9711 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hmmm..... Neil has been riding flats these days...... When will be the "Returning to Flats" vid be coming out ? 😗🤐

  • @charlie9ine
    @charlie9ine 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I practiced and learned riding drop offs on a hard tail. I got pretty good, well okay. I got a full suspension bike, Kona Coiler and was amazed at how much easier it was on a full suspension bike. I don’t go off massive drops. I’d say 1 metre to flat is my extreme. My sister had back surgery last summer and my bike got stolen. I’m on a great new Cube Stereo but after a season of almost no riding I’ve found I’ve got a case of the “yipps”. I’m white knuckling the grips on little drops. Any ideas how I can get my confidence back? It’s really in my head. Thanks.

    • @dacads
      @dacads 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not surprised, also I guess anything too big you want enough fork travel to stop them bottoming out. Start small as they say then work your way up. Just have to go for it , hopefully wearing pads and a full face helmet can give you some extra confidence. Maybe some lessons ?

  • @mikerobertson9787
    @mikerobertson9787 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How important is speed on a drop for a an intermediate rider? I.E. someone who's comfortable with 2'-4' simple drops, but trying something bigger and with gaps?

  • @AndiPicker
    @AndiPicker 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm just starting to try to get my head around the local trail park and the drops that always get me are when there are a series of small holes on a trail, perhaps only 30cm or less each, but less than a metre apart so there's no sense of recovery between them - I feel like I can shift my weight/manual (admittedly poorly) for the first one, then I usually end-up just dropping into all the subsequent holes. Appreciate any advice.

  • @youthinasia7
    @youthinasia7 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have to be honest. These videos are not making me safer. They make me want to send gnarly features lol.
    I love these guys

  • @johngowans9406
    @johngowans9406 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do these skills also apply to ebikes which are of course much heavier?

  • @PabloLorEst
    @PabloLorEst 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Also, don't pedal close to the drop! Make sure your weight is evenly distributed.

  • @dyfanlloyd4494
    @dyfanlloyd4494 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just in time

  • @andromache2104
    @andromache2104 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How about if it's a flat landing? Still same technique? Push the bike forward?