Hey Rich. Your attitude about being corrected in your last video is gonna get someone hurt. You’re dropping the same way as literally every other biker, including myself. From the slow-mo on the hammer, you’re literally doing the motions of a manual off of it, stopping just before your front tire lifts. It’s your bad you can’t understand that’s what other coaches are saying. You’re justifying to describe the same thing that every other tutorial does except you’re describing it wrong. There is no “push down”, there is an extension forward followed by a readjustment in body position for the transition on drops with some serious air time. Your drop looked smooth as butter. That doesn’t change this though: NO ONE PUSH DOWN on a drop. You’re describing the “manual technique” as if you have to manual off of it, which no one would ever recommend for learning as you well know the front wheel could drop into oblivion. The “manual technique” of dropping is just the shifting of your body down and back at the same time without the arms pulling the bars at all... or, the first two steps of popping a manual. What you’re describing will work at speed for an experienced rider, but will send any hesitant intermediate rider to a dentist. Come on, man. Most of your videos are so good to learn from, so take my advice..! Don’t get so offended that you have to post a come-back to the commenters who probably have just as much knowledge as you. Your tone this whole video was like a spoiled kid. You didn’t do a great job of breaking down a drop into steps, as many youtubers have done, it’s not the end of the world. There’s only a single “1” in the L column, take your beats like a man.
Sorry, not seeing the manual you're talking about. Looks more like the #1 is a down unweight similar to snow skiing technique of dropping down quickly to unweight the skiis but in this case the bike so that it doesn't nose dive off the end of the ramp. #2 looks like you are driving the front wheel down to the desired landing spot. #3 moving to the center to stay balanced and in control. All makes sense when you think about it but I can see how it could cause some confusion. Rich, love the videos and the live chats, keep up the good work.
I was gonna say something positive but then I saw that almost every comment says the same thing I was thinking. Best drop video on the entire internet!
You guys have the best drops @ Coler. They're built SO WELL! Drop the Hammer scared the crap out of me the first time, but it's so well-built that now it's super fun. Thanks for showing this technique on the bigger stuff.
This is the showing of an amazing teacher, not quitting until all of the students master it. Being one of those critical commenters, definitely appreciate the follow up. I will now sit down, shut it, and implement the 123 in my riding, because that is mighty smooth.
Your a Damn Legend at conveying your fundamentals Rich. Good on you for revisiting this topic and proving how your Technique to teaching this skill is absolutley a sound and effective approach. Thanks so much for making these videos and dealing with the peanut gallery.
@@zigzachmtb2821 Yes Indeed class is in session. I've spent the past few weeks in NWA and I can tell you first hand that the area has arguably more big boy lines than almost anywhere I've ever ridden and it takes confidence in your skillset and mind to safely and succesfully land these drops. From Lake Leatherwood Gravity area to "BTE" over at Fitzgerald, Ponca and of course Slaughter Pen and Coler the drops are very intimadating and I've yet to try any of the Big ones but when I do I'll definitely be using Rich's Ride Sereis 1-2-3 technique
Not sure how ANYONE could confuse your first tutorial with “slowing down step 2” you’re like an encyclopedia of all things mountain bike and I appreciate the pointers! Keep up the good work and don’t let them haters get you down 🤙🏻
I'm just another dude on the internet, but the only part I don't agree with is hips over BB. I'm a light hands, heavy feet, weight centered over BB, bike moving underneath kind of guy. Hips might be behind the BB or over top. Other than that caveat, the advice in the video is pretty spot on. I appreciate the video spanning a variety of different drops.
I bet that some of the trolls with the negative feedback or lack of constructive criticism don’t even ride bikes. Joking aside, there is so many ways to do a drop and if they learned how to do it wrong but it works for them. They will never accept a better way than theirs because it is done differently. Can’t teach a stubborn old dog new tricks but those that are learning this trick for the first time, I think it is being illustrated the best possible way to attack drops for the first time. Practice makes perfection and confidence needs to be built before you can do anything higher that a 2’ drop. Keep up the good content ‘Rich’
I don't see that many trolls, just criticism as no one teaches drops like this and people are concerned for the safety of beginners. Also you should take a remedial course in sentence structure and grammar (now that comment is troll-worthy!).
New rider here. Watched all your drop videos, tried them out without practice on drops I was too scared to tackle previously and felt comfortable. Still alive.
@@richdrewtherideseries cheers for the instruction! The biggest thing I noticed was that the drops feel much smaller since I adopted your method. Still working up the courage to go over the steepest drop in the skills area yet
Thank you for this tutorial. I've learnt from other videos before which emphasizes on putting your weight to the back but I tend to lend sketchy on those and might roll back if I dont do it right but with your technique I land it perfect everytime. Thanks Rich!
Drop it like it's hot - Rich, you're super chill. We love your step by step instruction. Always dropping the knowledge by beating the steps into our heads. So quick to Build us up and then send us out on our own to send some drops with confidence.
Thank you rich! Your 1 2 3 method made all the difference for me i was landing on my back wheel because every other youtuber were saying “just manual it” . Cheers
Excellent update and clarification on your original 123 points. I especially appreciated getting to see your technique used on different sized drops, as well as from multiple angles-the side view helped me the most and the graphic callouts were a nice added touch. All the best!
Hey! Drew Thanks for the Tip!👍 I’m oldie Guy of 55 yrs old and I like my Drops and jumps at a medium level but there are times I really like to go for the Bigger ones it’s more Fun and uplifting and it makes ur day knowing u just did a Big one if u know what I mean..Thanks again and Great Vid
Unfortunately, I had not come across the video until after I flew to Bville and did the drop, well, all 3 of them. But I wanted to share this comment to anyone that happened to come across it to say I thought this was a really great video explaining how to think about and do these features!
Dam I wish I would've watched this before my first trip to Bentonville this year's 2024 Bike Fest. My buddy who is a ripper, parks the truck, goes straight to Drop the Hammer 8AM as says "COME ON follow me". I'm like nope. I need to enjoy this week in one piece haha. This video helped ease those fears. I know it's designed well, but I've never done a drop that big and there are consequences. Next trip out there, looking forward to warming up on those other two drops then hitting DTH. Thanks.
Rich, your explanation is probably one of the Best I’ve seen on TH-cam. I tried it this morning and totally nailed it at my local bike park. Thank you so much. I can’t wait to hit the bigger drops on my favorite trails this riding season.
Man, you’re videos are top notch. Every word you choose is on point. I’ve been performing these skills for a long time and coaching for 5 years, but you are raising the bar for skills coaching. I think if people don’t understand what you’re trying to convey, they’re probably not ready for the skill. Keep up the good work!!!
Rich - you're the best dude. I followed your 1-2-3 off moderate drops over weekend and had been too psyched out to do them before this vid. You ultimately have to trust and go - but having that little formula and playing it my head as executed was incredibly valuable. Big enabler! THANKS!!
Rich, this technique is awesome. It takes all of the opportunities of jerking the handlebars out of the equation, and super stable in the air, and super stable landing. Did drop the hammer today thanks to your tips.
Rich, yer 1st video made it plenty clear that step 2 is dictated by the size of the drop...not sure who couldn’t understand that unless they didn’t finish the video!!!! GREAT STUFF THOUGH RICH, GREAT STUFF👍👍👍👍
Hands down the best video I have ever watched that explains how to do confident drops. I tried it on a couple of decent drops that lands a bit harsh. The 123 drop was smooth and fast!
BINGO! When people stop talking about it and actually put Rich's advice into action, the smoothness, speed and "lack of drama (variables)" ends any debate! That being said, I got caught going too slow on a drop and was thankful to know how to use other methods.
I don't blame you....think about moving head over handle bars in a compact position....as you come off of the drop slowly extend your arms for a front wheel first landing. With bigger drops you will have to extend arms a bit slower. You will get it!
Super job explaining the drop. I built a five footer on my property and been looking for tips... I can see how Standing tall and spying the landing can help relieve the mental stress of the approach and gives you a que to angle you need to match up with on the way down. I see now that I’ve been way too passive on my drop. Thanks!
Great video. I love how willing you are to share your skills and put out great videos. You get me excited to get out there and try your techniques or take one of your classes. Please do a video on getting over logs next, my nemesis! 😀
I saw the lifts video, but not sure how the lift technique changes when your going over a log. When going over a log the front wheel drops, suddenly, would putting you weight forward cause you to go over the bars?
@@robdrew596 Well Rob, it was initially called out in the first video. However, here it was not verbally called out while being executed since there wasn't enough time. That being said, there was a tracking callout late in the video that points out the 3rd movement and reminds riders to bring their hips back over the bottom bracket.
Thanks for this 2 video. and thanks for the rectification about drop and manual... The comment on the first video are hilarious. Noob mtber who argue with a pro about tecnik, youtube at his finest. You show us the true drop technic to go fast and safe, we use this method on jump for decade in motocross. The manual and pull method is for slow rider who dont know the track or flat drop...
pushing the bar works for me in drops with proper timing I was able to do it with 8ft drop the biggest so far ive done. thanks to this video I keep wathching this for refresh me before hitting another drop. 😄
I loved the last video and after sharing the technique with a friend it worked great on smaller drops on the trail for both of us! Don't ever get caught up in the negative comments online. They will never stop and you must remember to never take anything personal. Yheir negative comments have nothing to do with you and are all about them. A piece of philosophy from Stoicism.
I think you were very clear on the first video on the timing point. You exactly said to slow the 1-2 down depending on the drop. Great job. Learned a lot from you 👏
Yep... I over-shot that big on a hardtail the first time off....like huck to flat off the house. Chiropractor on speedial..lol Great job. 95% of us got it the first time. Common sense fills in the gaps. I appreciate your tips Rich. Great stuff. Respect your expertise 👍
I think the distinction that isn't being made is the difference between a slow drop vs. a fast drop. I have a feeling that's what people really meant when they said that this couldn't be used on large drops. The size doesn't matter but the approach speed does. The truth is, a fast smooth drop is easy beyond the mental aspect and it involves almost no technique. Slow speed drops are what require the most technique and this technique would be disaster at slow speeds.
ajcfactor Hey AJ! I actually do make that distinction a few times. Did you happen to see the original drop video where I demonstrate this on smaller drops? Common sense still comes into play here. This is what it boils down to: I demonstrate the technique MANY times, on drops of varying heights with different speeds and it works EVERY time. If someone does it and it doesn’t work, it’s because they applied the technique wrong. I’m totally open to people having varying opinions on how drops should be handled, but to say this technique wouldn’t work at slow speeds just isn’t true. That being said, “slow speed” is relative. You have to have enough speed to actually carry momentum as far as you need to go, that’s not debatable.
@@richdrewtherideseries There are drops where the landing is essentially directly below the lip, and so you can (and sometimes have to) literally hit those at just a few mph and that's enough momentum to hit the landing. This technique applied at those types of speeds is certainly not going to work. The primary issue I have with this instruction is that you don't even mention the single most important aspect of drops, which is unweighting the front wheel. Slow speeds require a lot of it; high speeds require almost none of it. That principle of how to unweight the front wheel is infinitely more important than any of your 3 steps and yet not only didn't it get a numbered step, I don't think it was even mentioned.
Brand new MTB rider, liked and subscribed. Thanks for the great videos, you're great at breaking it down and making it approachable. Thank you from Seattle!
Ride goals for me! I appreciate that you point out different level of skills that are more appropriate than what I've seen on other channels. I look forward to practicing some new skills and attending a class at some point to master those skills. Great work on the videos and content!
Hey Diane! It's funny you bring that up, it was one of the main reasons for setting out to create and grow this channel. I think some unrealistic expectations are set and that's just not healthy in my opinion. Bikes are meant to bring unbridled joy in my opinion and being more confident, and safer, is key to that happening. I look forward to having you attend a class very soon!
Ok, so I'm a terrible rider but, I'm trying to improve. This video makes sense to me, the requirements of me as a rider, to be able to be proficient at this technique are less than other drop off vids that I've watched. The problem I have with trying to become a better rider is that I just enjoy riding so much that spending time practicing manuals etc just detracts from the time I could spend riding my local trails, albeit badly lol. I can see how I could incorporate this into my local ride on small stuff and then scale it up on to slightly bigger stuff as my confidence and competence grows. I see that this technique can give me more fun on the trail and that I can learn it whilst I'm on the trail. I think that's a win win for me!! Thanks dude, wish me luck 👍🤘
I LOVE this!! I wish I could can your comment and send it to so many people that commented on these videos. You may THINK you're a terrible rider now, but I have no doubt you will make amazing progress with your mindset. BEST of luck and keep me posted. I'd love to have you attend a Ride Series Skills Clinic! Let me know if you are ever in Northwest AR.
Watched the first and the second videos on drops, in my opinion there's just one small detail to consider and everyone should think about it before commenting: in the first video Rich was stressing on point 1 (that seems odd) on small drops because that's the way to start, over-act, over-do, exaggerate movements to familiarize with them in a safe environment, once the movement is in your brain you can make a step forward and increase the level, in this case the height of the drop, your brain at that moment will automatically do the right movement for you in the right time and voilà, trick is done.
Thank you so much ! Your videos are great and very helpful. Negative comments are always going to happen on this platform, dont let it shake you. Thanks again !
I think this is a valid technique to teach more advanced riders. I think for most beginners, just surviving is top priority. it's a bit counter intuitive but going faster generally makes matching the landing easier.
Hey, I was there in December... And I spent 45 minutes probably sizing up, analyzing, and testing run ups and pop I wanted... Terrified me, but did it... And in total I did it 7 times that day
I have a location with some practice drops with man made landing slopes and I unknowingly already do them like you describe, But on trails where I am forced to huck to flat I do use the manual technique to ensure both wheels touch down at the same time. I don't know why, it's just what I do with out thinking about it. Then again I'm just an old man that survived a childhood of the 70's and 80's on BMX bikes with no helmet.
Thanks Drew. Very useful and I learn so much from you that I can actually apply. Please do more on jumps. I still don't have the hang of getting air without losing control. Hope to meet you so I can buy you a beer. Thanks mate!
How I see it: 1.Bring the torso down 8:57. 2. Push with the arms matching the angle of the ground (not always pushing down) also bring your butt back way behind the bb, the timing is when your forward wheel is just about to "drop" 8:58. 3. while in the air move your body weight at the middle and be tall to absorb the downward forces created while landing 9:02.
Great stuff Rich! Gotta be honest. I’ve ridden up to the end of that takeoff at least 10 times. Still trying to get that nerve up. This perspective helps!
Nothing wrong at all with a do- over on your video/s. Even though you get criticism, you stepped up and gave an answer. I like the way you keep it simple. Do a ride series class in Austin, Texas!
I want to come to your classes! I’m a skilled rider and very comfortable on the bike but always struggle on bigger drops and jumps. You make it look so easy and smooth!
So I watched the first video and thought damn that’s a good way to go OTB. Then I realized that I kinda do the same thing going over a drop, just perhaps less intentional. But I usually will drop my chest and let the bike go a little ahead of me, shifting my weight a little back. I tried going real low on the bars similar to the video and it felt good and safe if not more efficient. Thanks for sharing your expertise. Your videos are awesome
Great follow up from previous. Trying to master jumps and drops at 60 is hard enough but your explanations are the best I have seen to date. Great slow mo shots with clear simple steps takes the guesswork out. Just need to practice more now my confidence is higher. Keep em coming. My teacher is my son whose name is Drew. Hope one day he is Rich. Cheers Tom
Your technique described in this video is very clear, and it makes total sense. I've done some drops (not the Drop the Hammer), but after watching this video, I want to start practicing your technique. The slow motion helps a lot BTW! 👌
Lovin this feedback. Drop the Hammer is menacing for sure! We were excited about getting the slow mo here to people could really see how dynamic this technique is.
Rich Drew It does look scary, even on video, but your explanation on how to tackle is truly encouraging. Now I just need to visit Bentonville sometime!
By far the best instructional videos on MTB 'how to' on TH-cam. The first video made perfect sense to me and this video simply reaffirms the great fundamental steps you've given. It's basic common sense to adjust the speed of the second step according to the height of the drop. I'm a 40 something guy only just getting into MTB and your videos have really helped me progress and create confidence! Keep the awesome content coming Rich! I'm looking forward to your future videos.
Another great video sir, I am practicing my manual, so far I am able to do a manual for 30feet. Only been practicing for three weeks now. I will be using this technique to practice my drops for sure! Really enjoy your how to do jumps video, was practicing jumps with out any clue of how to do it and went over the bar a couple of times. But now my plans for practicing jumps is to start really small and with your technique. And then move to bigger jumps when I fully master the technique of jumping! Thanks again sir, hope to see you florida soon!
Great video on a difficult to explain subject. I have read the comments where people are presenting their opinions of the 1 2 3 positions. I think gone thing that people are misinterpreting is the 1st to 2nd positions. I see Rich getting low to them bars in position 1 and the transition to position 2 is really eating the bike flow/drop below your hips. This appears to create a ‘drop’ mechanism but is merely gravity doing it thing. I have not done a drop like that but would love to try it and I think the methods that Rich present look solid.
I was a little skeptical about this technique as I had always kind of tried to kind of lean back and do a mini-manual to assure I didn't go over the bars. That worked, but the landings always seemed a little sketchy/harsh and I lost momentum. Tried the 1.2.3. method this weekend and I was way smoother and in control and kept my momentum. 54 years old and apparently I CAN learn a new trick.
Thanks for the tutorials. I'll raise another question. On the bigger drops you are driving the bike forward manual style off the end of the ramps and shooting your ass back almost buzzing your butt on the back wheel to keep the front from diving you OTB, not straight down from the chest like the small drops in the first video, also meaning you aren't maintaining that center over bottom bracket like you originally emphasized.. These are 2 different techniques for rollable drops or non rollable drops, not just a matter of time of lowering the front wheel to the track. It may be that you could maintain a level bike keeping your chest on the bars going off the drop but we'll have to see that in update 3 :D
Great point. I think it's a matter of the technique being nuanced for particular situations. It's much more straight forward on the smaller drops. There's no way the execution can look exactly the same on a bigger drop, as you stated. As far as being over the BB, I can't ALWAYS be there. My goal is to be there as long as I can and get back there as quickly as I can before I land. You can certainly call it two different techniques if you'd like.
@@richdrewtherideseries You do it smooth as silk. First time I saw it mentioned was a small part of a vid by Ben Cathro and started playing with it. Yours are the first I've seen that go into detail. Keep the goods coming this is the pro stuff cheers!
I had no problem understanding the reduction in pushing down speed for higher drops from the first video. I thought you made it clear (and it seems logical). As you normally have a higher roll-in speed to a bigger drop, it also comes naturally. We don’t have many high long drops around, but more very steep drops, where the landing is a short horizontal distance from the lip. That poses a little different challenge, as you can’t roll-in fast (that would mean landing in the flat) but you still need to get over the lip; I use a little/low English bunny hop before the lip to clear it (almost a rear wheel lift only). Just making sure the nose gets down to a nice two wheel landing.
Thank you for the update/clarification vid! - the first video definitely left me concerned for new riders trying to “fire down” on bigger drops - love the content - keep em coming!
If you look at top downhill racers, they apply this exact technic, they are doing it a bit smoother because they are not trying to demonstrate it, it's just efficiency. If you learn to modulate the timing, it's pretty safe, the only situation it seems to be a bit off is on big huck to flat drops where you prefer to land a bit on the back to deal with the impact.
Nit: Completely agree. There are exceptions to this technique running downhill - say when it’s advantageous to completely clear some knar (big wet roots, a sharp boulder) downhill of you and you purposely get more air time to clear these hazards. Interestingly alpine ski racing and downhill mtb are very similar. You try to minimize the amount of time you’re in the air all other things equal. Not only is being airborne slower you obviously lose ability to turn until you reestablish contact with the ground/snow. The analogy isn’t perfect but it’s close. In alpine skiing there aren’t obstructions in your path unlike mtb. In ski racing you want to ALWAYS minimize the time you’re in the air - sliding on snow in downhill (ski) where speeds are often between 60 to 90 mph is significantly faster than flying through thin air. Most non-alpine racers intuitively think the opposite. Obviously this isn’t always true in downhill mtb - clearing an entire rock garden in the air, if you are able, will usually be faster than rolling through it.
I know Rich Drew is one of my favorite channels on TH-cam look forward to meeting you this summer and learning techniques from you sir keep sending it bro!!!!
It is indeed a mental game and one that takes some time to build up. Start small and really focus on applying the technique, then build from there. You can do it!
Damnn!! Rich U make that look so easy and smooth Man!!...There was this 5 Foot drop I was about hit it but i just froze!!..So I hope with this Lesson I'm going to Hit it with Confidence.
Yes Rich! Greeeaaaat follow up. Perfect explanation, application and most importantly execution. Sure there are many ways to do drops. But this one explained the way you did here is one of the better examples imo. Haters gonna hate though. Personally I'm not quite there yet but I'll do DTH this year. I'm very comfortable with drops the size of the middle drop there at the freestyle park at slaughter pen. A couple guys I rode with @ Coler here a couple weeks ago told me if you can do that middle drop, you can do DTH no prob. I rolled to the front... And said maybe so... But not today lol
Jeff....Hope I don't sound like a blowhard know it all, but I was right where you were a few years back. If you're hitting that drop and landing it well every time without any "close calls," then you have the important part down, which is getting off the end, in control of your bike. It's EXACTLY the same technique, and the only difference is, you're in the air longer so you delay pitching the nose of the bike down to match the landing. That's literally the ONLY difference. Practice at the top of Schroen Train. It's roughly the same size as the middle drop at SP, BUT it has that "going off the end of the world" feeling similar to DTH. I spent a LOT of time on that one getting used to it, and I wanted to know I was going to land DTH 1K out of 1K tries before I did it. REPETITION...just like shooting a free throw, or hitting a golf ball. Muscle memory! When you feel you can do that one in your sleep, you're ready, and you'll go hit DTH with very little nerves, and you won't even need a tow in. NO NEED to rush it at all, and you'll know when you're ready. (One final tip...video yourself. Make sure your technique looks solid and in control) SEND IT!
@@willbros1499 blowhard? Whatever lol. That's exactly what I need to hear! I can stick the landing off that drop at the top of shroen train 10 outta 10 times. And yes, it absolutely has that edge of the world feel which makes it so intimidating. The diff between that drop and DTH is of course just the size of the gap. It's soooooo intimidating. I'll do it this year at some point. No question about it. Thanks for the vote of confidence ;)
@@jeffedmisten6576 ... When you feel comfortable enough and finally hit it, you will be SHOCKED at how slow you can go and never even come close to casing it. You're in the air enough longer with the added height, that your bike moves a lot further than you think. Did you hit the drop at the bottom of Ozone before they re-worked it, and leveled the take off? Because if you did, that was more difficult than DTH, despite it being smaller, because of that funky rise on the rock take-off, and the right hander right as you land. I know you're thinking I'm nuts, but remember I said that when you finally do DTH, because it is so smooth and well built, that you won't be able to get back up there quick enough to do it again. ;-)
@@willbros1499 oh yeah I've come smashing down that rock garden and sent that bottom drop at shroen train countless times before they added the berm last year. But it's about like anything else as you progress, it got to the point it was just...easy lol. I know I already have the technique and skill set to hit DTH. Just gotta do like everybody else has done...hit it that first time and realize it's totally doable.
@@willbros1499 oops my bad.... You said that drop at the bottom of ozone. No... I have not sacked up for that one yet! But that's another one I feel like I def can do just gotta get over the hump.
Good video. You addressed most of the important points that were missed out in the last video. Now let's hope no budding trials riders watches your videos and thinks that this technique is actually applicable to whatever drops they are doing. Cuz that's the one minor point you forgot to mention, that there are drops you can't use a standard drop technique on.
Now that's some Rich information 💰💰 ignore the negative comments brother, these vid. Drops yall are doing are far superior to most anything I've seen so far, keep it up man🙏🙏 and THANK YOU!
This video you addressed speed. That was the disconnect in your first video. Doing those larger drops without enough speed, 123 WILL end badly. A manual can save you at a slower speed. Slower still and only a pedal will save it (and appropriate gearing).
Great video I can’t drop those heights but I realise I use that technique although I wasn’t sure I was doing it correctly. Thanks I’ll keep working on it
Great video, and I appreciate the clarification! After watching the prior video, I too wondered how this technique would be applied to bigger drops (but being a South Mountain guy, and seeing the results of the Ride series on other riders, I knew there was a simple answer). With that said, I would still like to get a view of this technique applied to large drops to flat. I'm always a little sketched out landing that front wheel to flat first and tend to try to land both wheels at the same time. Maybe if you ever do a Misc techniques video you could include that. Thanks again!
Hey Rich. Your attitude about being corrected in your last video is gonna get someone hurt. You’re dropping the same way as literally every other biker, including myself. From the slow-mo on the hammer, you’re literally doing the motions of a manual off of it, stopping just before your front tire lifts. It’s your bad you can’t understand that’s what other coaches are saying. You’re justifying to describe the same thing that every other tutorial does except you’re describing it wrong. There is no “push down”, there is an extension forward followed by a readjustment in body position for the transition on drops with some serious air time. Your drop looked smooth as butter. That doesn’t change this though: NO ONE PUSH DOWN on a drop. You’re describing the “manual technique” as if you have to manual off of it, which no one would ever recommend for learning as you well know the front wheel could drop into oblivion. The “manual technique” of dropping is just the shifting of your body down and back at the same time without the arms pulling the bars at all... or, the first two steps of popping a manual. What you’re describing will work at speed for an experienced rider, but will send any hesitant intermediate rider to a dentist. Come on, man. Most of your videos are so good to learn from, so take my advice..! Don’t get so offended that you have to post a come-back to the commenters who probably have just as much knowledge as you. Your tone this whole video was like a spoiled kid. You didn’t do a great job of breaking down a drop into steps, as many youtubers have done, it’s not the end of the world. There’s only a single “1” in the L column, take your beats like a man.
Hey Nigel! Thanks for the input man.
Pretty spot on.
I looked at this video and I am like "finally this looks like a normal drop!"
Sorry, not seeing the manual you're talking about. Looks more like the #1 is a down unweight similar to snow skiing technique of dropping down quickly to unweight the skiis but in this case the bike so that it doesn't nose dive off the end of the ramp. #2 looks like you are driving the front wheel down to the desired landing spot. #3 moving to the center to stay balanced and in control.
All makes sense when you think about it but I can see how it could cause some confusion.
Rich, love the videos and the live chats, keep up the good work.
I don't see the manual...
I was gonna say something positive but then I saw that almost every comment says the same thing I was thinking. Best drop video on the entire internet!
You guys have the best drops @ Coler. They're built SO WELL! Drop the Hammer scared the crap out of me the first time, but it's so well-built that now it's super fun. Thanks for showing this technique on the bigger stuff.
So true man, it's like a paved highway! Looking forward to seeing you in Sedona.
This is the showing of an amazing teacher, not quitting until all of the students master it. Being one of those critical commenters, definitely appreciate the follow up. I will now sit down, shut it, and implement the 123 in my riding, because that is mighty smooth.
Your a Damn Legend at conveying your fundamentals Rich. Good on you for revisiting this topic and proving how your Technique to teaching this skill is absolutley a sound and effective approach. Thanks so much for making these videos and dealing with the peanut gallery.
Chance what's up bud!? Rich is out here dropping knowledge on these fools..lol
@@zigzachmtb2821 Yes Indeed class is in session. I've spent the past few weeks in NWA and I can tell you first hand that the area has arguably more big boy lines than almost anywhere I've ever ridden and it takes confidence in your skillset and mind to safely and succesfully land these drops. From Lake Leatherwood Gravity area to "BTE" over at Fitzgerald, Ponca and of course Slaughter Pen and Coler the drops are very intimadating and I've yet to try any of the Big ones but when I do I'll definitely be using Rich's Ride Sereis 1-2-3 technique
Not sure how ANYONE could confuse your first tutorial with “slowing down step 2” you’re like an encyclopedia of all things mountain bike and I appreciate the pointers! Keep up the good work and don’t let them haters get you down 🤙🏻
I got into MTB 1 month ago and I’m already doing drops. Your videos have help me! I like your enthusiasm and passion! 👏
I'm just another dude on the internet, but the only part I don't agree with is hips over BB. I'm a light hands, heavy feet, weight centered over BB, bike moving underneath kind of guy. Hips might be behind the BB or over top. Other than that caveat, the advice in the video is pretty spot on. I appreciate the video spanning a variety of different drops.
Thanks for the feedback s0ckeyus!
I bet that some of the trolls with the negative feedback or lack of constructive criticism don’t even ride bikes. Joking aside, there is so many ways to do a drop and if they learned how to do it wrong but it works for them. They will never accept a better way than theirs because it is done differently. Can’t teach a stubborn old dog new tricks but those that are learning this trick for the first time, I think it is being illustrated the best possible way to attack drops for the first time. Practice makes perfection and confidence needs to be built before you can do anything higher that a 2’ drop. Keep up the good content ‘Rich’
Also, everyone has a different stile
I don't see that many trolls, just criticism as no one teaches drops like this and people are concerned for the safety of beginners. Also you should take a remedial course in sentence structure and grammar (now that comment is troll-worthy!).
This is how the channel should be run, reading comments and making videos :)
I'm REALLY trying!! Thanks for the feedback.
New rider here. Watched all your drop videos, tried them out without practice on drops I was too scared to tackle previously and felt comfortable. Still alive.
So glad you made it through David!!! ;)
@@richdrewtherideseries cheers for the instruction! The biggest thing I noticed was that the drops feel much smaller since I adopted your method. Still working up the courage to go over the steepest drop in the skills area yet
Because of this video. I had the best time I’ve ever had on 2 wheels ever yesterday. Your videos are the shit. Thank you.
Heck yeah Chez!! I love hearing this!
Thank you for this tutorial. I've learnt from other videos before which emphasizes on putting your weight to the back but I tend to lend sketchy on those and might roll back if I dont do it right but with your technique I land it perfect everytime. Thanks Rich!
That’s awesome! I love this type of feedback!
Drop it like it's hot - Rich, you're super chill. We love your step by step instruction. Always dropping the knowledge by beating the steps into our heads. So quick to Build us up and then send us out on our own to send some drops with confidence.
Heck yeah dude!! "beating the steps into our heads," has laughing my butt off!!!
Thank you rich! Your 1 2 3 method made all the difference for me i was landing on my back wheel because every other youtuber were saying “just manual it” . Cheers
I love this feedback!! Glad it helped!
Excellent update and clarification on your original 123 points. I especially appreciated getting to see your technique used on different sized drops, as well as from multiple angles-the side view helped me the most and the graphic callouts were a nice added touch. All the best!
Thanks Matt, love hearing this! We put a ton of work into it, especially on the editing side, and it's great to see it appreciated.
Hey! Drew Thanks for the Tip!👍 I’m oldie Guy of 55 yrs old and I like my Drops and jumps at a medium level but there are times I really like to go for the Bigger ones it’s more Fun and uplifting and it makes ur day knowing u just did a Big one if u know what I mean..Thanks again and Great Vid
Heck yeah dude! 55 is just gettin started 😉
Well done and well spoken. Don't know whether I'll ever do a drop that big but it's impressive to see it done superbly. Bravo!
Unfortunately, I had not come across the video until after I flew to Bville and did the drop, well, all 3 of them. But I wanted to share this comment to anyone that happened to come across it to say I thought this was a really great video explaining how to think about and do these features!
Thanks Scott!! Hope you enjoyed your time here!
@@richdrewtherideseries best trip I ever had!! Honestly can't wait to get back and spend more time at the boneyard, more of slaughter and coler again
@@ScottsMTB I love hearing that! How could it have been better?
@@richdrewtherideseries your video was money and the trip was just too short. I needed 2 more days to fully explore everything!!
Dam I wish I would've watched this before my first trip to Bentonville this year's 2024 Bike Fest. My buddy who is a ripper, parks the truck, goes straight to Drop the Hammer 8AM as says "COME ON follow me". I'm like nope. I need to enjoy this week in one piece haha. This video helped ease those fears. I know it's designed well, but I've never done a drop that big and there are consequences. Next trip out there, looking forward to warming up on those other two drops then hitting DTH. Thanks.
Rich, your explanation is probably one of the Best I’ve seen on TH-cam. I tried it this morning and totally nailed it at my local bike park. Thank you so much. I can’t wait to hit the bigger drops on my favorite trails this riding season.
Man, you’re videos are top notch. Every word you choose is on point. I’ve been performing these skills for a long time and coaching for 5 years, but you are raising the bar for skills coaching. I think if people don’t understand what you’re trying to convey, they’re probably not ready for the skill. Keep up the good work!!!
Rich - you're the best dude. I followed your 1-2-3 off moderate drops over weekend and had been too psyched out to do them before this vid. You ultimately have to trust and go - but having that little formula and playing it my head as executed was incredibly valuable. Big enabler! THANKS!!
Rich, this technique is awesome. It takes all of the opportunities of jerking the handlebars out of the equation, and super stable in the air, and super stable landing. Did drop the hammer today thanks to your tips.
Rich, yer 1st video made it plenty clear that step 2 is dictated by the size of the drop...not sure who couldn’t understand that unless they didn’t finish the video!!!! GREAT STUFF THOUGH RICH, GREAT STUFF👍👍👍👍
Hands down the best video I have ever watched that explains how to do confident drops. I tried it on a couple of decent drops that lands a bit harsh. The 123 drop was smooth and fast!
BINGO! When people stop talking about it and actually put Rich's advice into action, the smoothness, speed and "lack of drama (variables)" ends any debate! That being said, I got caught going too slow on a drop and was thankful to know how to use other methods.
I don't blame you....think about moving head over handle bars in a compact position....as you come off of the drop slowly extend your arms for a front wheel first landing. With bigger drops you will have to extend arms a bit slower. You will get it!
Thanks Rich! I came here to see the speed you’re bringing into drop the hammer. 👍
Hope it helped Landon!
Really appreciate that you update the content because of the feedbacks you get. A really good way connecting with the audience.
thank you Mr. Rich Drew the 123 technique is the big help for me...
My pleasure Dennis!!
This is way more safer and smoother drop than other drop technique i saw in youtube.
thanks for that feedback RLK!
I agree 💯.
Super job explaining the drop. I built a five footer on my property and been looking for tips... I can see how Standing tall and spying the landing can help relieve the mental stress of the approach and gives you a que to angle you need to match up with on the way down. I see now that I’ve been way too passive on my drop. Thanks!
I love this feedback, thanks Joe!! Let me know how it goes.
peace out dumpers? lmao that's great, I'm going to say that next time I leave a public bathroom
Great video.
I love how willing you are to share your skills and put out great videos.
You get me excited to get out there and try your techniques or take one of your classes.
Please do a video on getting over logs next, my nemesis! 😀
Where did 3 go?
I saw the lifts video, but not sure how the lift technique changes when your going over a log. When going over a log the front wheel drops, suddenly, would putting you weight forward cause you to go over the bars?
@@robdrew596 Well Rob, it was initially called out in the first video. However, here it was not verbally called out while being executed since there wasn't enough time. That being said, there was a tracking callout late in the video that points out the 3rd movement and reminds riders to bring their hips back over the bottom bracket.
Thanks for this 2 video. and thanks for the rectification about drop and manual... The comment on the first video are hilarious. Noob mtber who argue with a pro about tecnik, youtube at his finest.
You show us the true drop technic to go fast and safe, we use this method on jump for decade in motocross. The manual and pull method is for slow rider who dont know the track or flat drop...
pushing the bar works for me in drops with proper timing I was able to do it with 8ft drop the biggest so far ive done. thanks to this video I keep wathching this for refresh me before hitting another drop. 😄
Thanks Rich. Really enjoyed the video. You are the Mike Rowe of mountain biking.
You’re very welcome David! I’ll take the “Mike Rowe of MTB any day!”
I loved the last video and after sharing the technique with a friend it worked great on smaller drops on the trail for both of us! Don't ever get caught up in the negative comments online. They will never stop and you must remember to never take anything personal. Yheir negative comments have nothing to do with you and are all about them.
A piece of philosophy from Stoicism.
Just watched this for the 5th time. Great video as always. Can't wait to visit the MOUNTAINBIKE of the WORLD
I think you were very clear on the first video on the timing point. You exactly said to slow the 1-2 down depending on the drop. Great job. Learned a lot from you 👏
kudos! I love how you put out the first one, listened to comments, and followed up to clarify, etc. I'll be tuning in again, for sure.
Inversely we have to start small but the bigger drop allows the viewer more time identify the stages , Nice riding and Nice shirt !
Yep... I over-shot that big on a hardtail the first time off....like huck to flat off the house. Chiropractor on speedial..lol
Great job. 95% of us got it the first time. Common sense fills in the gaps.
I appreciate your tips Rich. Great stuff. Respect your expertise 👍
I think the distinction that isn't being made is the difference between a slow drop vs. a fast drop. I have a feeling that's what people really meant when they said that this couldn't be used on large drops. The size doesn't matter but the approach speed does. The truth is, a fast smooth drop is easy beyond the mental aspect and it involves almost no technique. Slow speed drops are what require the most technique and this technique would be disaster at slow speeds.
ajcfactor Hey AJ! I actually do make that distinction a few times. Did you happen to see the original drop video where I demonstrate this on smaller drops?
Common sense still comes into play here. This is what it boils down to: I demonstrate the technique MANY times, on drops of varying heights with different speeds and it works EVERY time. If someone does it and it doesn’t work, it’s because they applied the technique wrong.
I’m totally open to people having varying opinions on how drops should be handled, but to say this technique wouldn’t work at slow speeds just isn’t true. That being said, “slow speed” is relative. You have to have enough speed to actually carry momentum as far as you need to go, that’s not debatable.
@@richdrewtherideseries There are drops where the landing is essentially directly below the lip, and so you can (and sometimes have to) literally hit those at just a few mph and that's enough momentum to hit the landing. This technique applied at those types of speeds is certainly not going to work. The primary issue I have with this instruction is that you don't even mention the single most important aspect of drops, which is unweighting the front wheel. Slow speeds require a lot of it; high speeds require almost none of it. That principle of how to unweight the front wheel is infinitely more important than any of your 3 steps and yet not only didn't it get a numbered step, I don't think it was even mentioned.
Awesome meeting you on the trail the other day! Thanks for the advice. Keep it up man.
You too Neil!
Brand new MTB rider, liked and subscribed. Thanks for the great videos, you're great at breaking it down and making it approachable. Thank you from Seattle!
Heck yeah Alex! Pumped it's all making sense to you. Hoping to make it up that way for a TRS and to do some filming.
once again you are so good Rich teacher
Thank you Thomas!
Ride goals for me! I appreciate that you point out different level of skills that are more appropriate than what I've seen on other channels. I look forward to practicing some new skills and attending a class at some point to master those skills. Great work on the videos and content!
Hey Diane! It's funny you bring that up, it was one of the main reasons for setting out to create and grow this channel. I think some unrealistic expectations are set and that's just not healthy in my opinion. Bikes are meant to bring unbridled joy in my opinion and being more confident, and safer, is key to that happening.
I look forward to having you attend a class very soon!
For the record I heard the last part of the last video where you said "Slow down the 2nd step to match the drop". Thanks for the videos.
I heard it too.
Ok, so I'm a terrible rider but, I'm trying to improve. This video makes sense to me, the requirements of me as a rider, to be able to be proficient at this technique are less than other drop off vids that I've watched. The problem I have with trying to become a better rider is that I just enjoy riding so much that spending time practicing manuals etc just detracts from the time I could spend riding my local trails, albeit badly lol. I can see how I could incorporate this into my local ride on small stuff and then scale it up on to slightly bigger stuff as my confidence and competence grows. I see that this technique can give me more fun on the trail and that I can learn it whilst I'm on the trail. I think that's a win win for me!! Thanks dude, wish me luck 👍🤘
I LOVE this!! I wish I could can your comment and send it to so many people that commented on these videos. You may THINK you're a terrible rider now, but I have no doubt you will make amazing progress with your mindset. BEST of luck and keep me posted. I'd love to have you attend a Ride Series Skills Clinic! Let me know if you are ever in Northwest AR.
Watched the first and the second videos on drops, in my opinion there's just one small detail to consider and everyone should think about it before commenting:
in the first video Rich was stressing on point 1 (that seems odd) on small drops because that's the way to start, over-act, over-do, exaggerate movements to familiarize with them in a safe environment, once the movement is in your brain you can make a step forward and increase the level, in this case the height of the drop, your brain at that moment will automatically do the right movement for you in the right time and voilà, trick is done.
I like your thinking Flavio!
Thank you so much ! Your videos are great and very helpful. Negative comments are always going to happen on this platform, dont let it shake you. Thanks again !
Thanks Vic! I've gotten used to shrugging them off.
I think this is a valid technique to teach more advanced riders. I think for most beginners, just surviving is top priority. it's a bit counter intuitive but going faster generally makes matching the landing easier.
Hey, I was there in December... And I spent 45 minutes probably sizing up, analyzing, and testing run ups and pop I wanted... Terrified me, but did it... And in total I did it 7 times that day
Heck yeah, that's awesome! Congrats
This has gotten me excited to try bigger drops! Thanks as always!
Love to hear this Bren!
I have a location with some practice drops with man made landing slopes and I unknowingly already do them like you describe, But on trails where I am forced to huck to flat I do use the manual technique to ensure both wheels touch down at the same time. I don't know why, it's just what I do with out thinking about it. Then again I'm just an old man that survived a childhood of the 70's and 80's on BMX bikes with no helmet.
Rich, thanks for sharing your knowledge and wisdom. Keep doing you!
Thanks Drew. Very useful and I learn so much from you that I can actually apply. Please do more on jumps. I still don't have the hang of getting air without losing control. Hope to meet you so I can buy you a beer. Thanks mate!
Grant, so glad you're getting something out of the content. We will get some more jump info up very soon.
How I see it: 1.Bring the torso down 8:57. 2. Push with the arms matching the angle of the ground (not always pushing down) also bring your butt back way behind the bb, the timing is when your forward wheel is just about to "drop" 8:58. 3. while in the air move your body weight at the middle and be tall to absorb the downward forces created while landing 9:02.
Great stuff Rich! Gotta be honest. I’ve ridden up to the end of that takeoff at least 10 times. Still trying to get that nerve up. This perspective helps!
Hey Greg! Guaranteed you could handle it no problem! I'll tow you in at some point and you'll be kicking yourself for waiting.
clear simple and well explained, now just got to get over the "that's way too big for me' bit
Nothing wrong at all with a do- over on your video/s. Even though you get criticism, you stepped up and gave an answer. I like the way you keep it simple. Do a ride series class in Austin, Texas!
I like the technique, and can visualize working myself up to a drop that size.
Heck yeah Cedric!!
I want to come to your classes! I’m a skilled rider and very comfortable on the bike but always struggle on bigger drops and jumps. You make it look so easy and smooth!
So I watched the first video and thought damn that’s a good way to go OTB. Then I realized that I kinda do the same thing going over a drop, just perhaps less intentional. But I usually will drop my chest and let the bike go a little ahead of me, shifting my weight a little back. I tried going real low on the bars similar to the video and it felt good and safe if not more efficient. Thanks for sharing your expertise. Your videos are awesome
Great follow up from previous. Trying to master jumps and drops at 60 is hard enough but your explanations are the best I have seen to date. Great slow mo shots with clear simple steps takes the guesswork out. Just need to practice more now my confidence is higher. Keep em coming. My teacher is my son whose name is Drew. Hope one day he is Rich. Cheers Tom
Your technique described in this video is very clear, and it makes total sense. I've done some drops (not the Drop the Hammer), but after watching this video, I want to start practicing your technique. The slow motion helps a lot BTW! 👌
Lovin this feedback. Drop the Hammer is menacing for sure! We were excited about getting the slow mo here to people could really see how dynamic this technique is.
Rich Drew It does look scary, even on video, but your explanation on how to tackle is truly encouraging. Now I just need to visit Bentonville sometime!
Congratulations on your 10K+ subs..no doubt many more will follow you. Great content always!
Thank you Nonie!! I'm very excited about the future of this channel.
By far the best instructional videos on MTB 'how to' on TH-cam. The first video made perfect sense to me and this video simply reaffirms the great fundamental steps you've given. It's basic common sense to adjust the speed of the second step according to the height of the drop. I'm a 40 something guy only just getting into MTB and your videos have really helped me progress and create confidence! Keep the awesome content coming Rich! I'm looking forward to your future videos.
Another great video sir, I am practicing my manual, so far I am able to do a manual for 30feet. Only been practicing for three weeks now. I will be using this technique to practice my drops for sure! Really enjoy your how to do jumps video, was practicing jumps with out any clue of how to do it and went over the bar a couple of times. But now my plans for practicing jumps is to start really small and with your technique. And then move to bigger jumps when I fully master the technique of jumping! Thanks again sir, hope to see you florida soon!
Great video on a difficult to explain subject. I have read the comments where people are presenting their opinions of the 1 2 3 positions. I think gone thing that people are misinterpreting is the 1st to 2nd positions. I see Rich getting low to them bars in position 1 and the transition to position 2 is really eating the bike flow/drop below your hips. This appears to create a ‘drop’ mechanism but is merely gravity doing it thing. I have not done a drop like that but would love to try it and I think the methods that Rich present look solid.
I was a little skeptical about this technique as I had always kind of tried to kind of lean back and do a mini-manual to assure I didn't go over the bars. That worked, but the landings always seemed a little sketchy/harsh and I lost momentum. Tried the 1.2.3. method this weekend and I was way smoother and in control and kept my momentum. 54 years old and apparently I CAN learn a new trick.
I was in the ER last week due to these drops. Not going back until I watch this video more closely.
Awesome video man! I wish I had watched this before I almost went OTB at Mountain Creek on the Phantom Drop haha
Cool to see you follow up to the comments! It's a bonus it was so professionally done. +1 sub!
Thanks Ryland! I LOVE hearing this type of feedback!
Thanks for the tutorials. I'll raise another question. On the bigger drops you are driving the bike forward manual style off the end of the ramps and shooting your ass back almost buzzing your butt on the back wheel to keep the front from diving you OTB, not straight down from the chest like the small drops in the first video, also meaning you aren't maintaining that center over bottom bracket like you originally emphasized.. These are 2 different techniques for rollable drops or non rollable drops, not just a matter of time of lowering the front wheel to the track. It may be that you could maintain a level bike keeping your chest on the bars going off the drop but we'll have to see that in update 3 :D
Great point. I think it's a matter of the technique being nuanced for particular situations. It's much more straight forward on the smaller drops. There's no way the execution can look exactly the same on a bigger drop, as you stated. As far as being over the BB, I can't ALWAYS be there. My goal is to be there as long as I can and get back there as quickly as I can before I land. You can certainly call it two different techniques if you'd like.
@@richdrewtherideseries You do it smooth as silk. First time I saw it mentioned was a small part of a vid by Ben Cathro and started playing with it. Yours are the first I've seen that go into detail. Keep the goods coming this is the pro stuff cheers!
That is very smooth, effortless, the technique is sound and bulletproof. Thanks for giving confidence to the rest of us.
totally agree with your point on manuals. thank you for this breakdown!
Nice update. Keep on inspiring shredders to shred..
Thanks fella!! Hopin to get out and shred with YOU soon!
Awesome follow up. Liked the first one but this was a lot easier to follow and understand. Keep up the great content.
I had no problem understanding the reduction in pushing down speed for higher drops from the first video. I thought you made it clear (and it seems logical). As you normally have a higher roll-in speed to a bigger drop, it also comes naturally. We don’t have many high long drops around, but more very steep drops, where the landing is a short horizontal distance from the lip. That poses a little different challenge, as you can’t roll-in fast (that would mean landing in the flat) but you still need to get over the lip; I use a little/low English bunny hop before the lip to clear it (almost a rear wheel lift only). Just making sure the nose gets down to a nice two wheel landing.
Thank you for the update/clarification vid! - the first video definitely left me concerned for new riders trying to “fire down” on bigger drops - love the content - keep em coming!
If you look at top downhill racers, they apply this exact technic, they are doing it a bit smoother because they are not trying to demonstrate it, it's just efficiency. If you learn to modulate the timing, it's pretty safe, the only situation it seems to be a bit off is on big huck to flat drops where you prefer to land a bit on the back to deal with the impact.
Nit: Completely agree. There are exceptions to this technique running downhill - say when it’s advantageous to completely clear some knar (big wet roots, a sharp boulder) downhill of you and you purposely get more air time to clear these hazards. Interestingly alpine ski racing and downhill mtb are very similar. You try to minimize the amount of time you’re in the air all other things equal. Not only is being airborne slower you obviously lose ability to turn until you reestablish contact with the ground/snow. The analogy isn’t perfect but it’s close. In alpine skiing there aren’t obstructions in your path unlike mtb. In ski racing you want to ALWAYS minimize the time you’re in the air - sliding on snow in downhill (ski) where speeds are often between 60 to 90 mph is significantly faster than flying through thin air. Most non-alpine racers intuitively think the opposite. Obviously this isn’t always true in downhill mtb - clearing an entire rock garden in the air, if you are able, will usually be faster than rolling through it.
I noticed that too, they fired the front down fast to make contact with the groud and moves along fast.
Great video. Wow...to hit those one day.
Great to meet you and your team. Hope to see you again soon.
Love the Troy bro!
I know Rich Drew is one of my favorite channels on TH-cam look forward to meeting you this summer and learning techniques from you sir keep sending it bro!!!!
Heck yeah dude! Look forward to meeting you as well!
Do not listen to the bad coments you are amazing
Thank you Manolo!
One word, Beautifulllllllll- It is a mental game and I am weak.
It is indeed a mental game and one that takes some time to build up. Start small and really focus on applying the technique, then build from there. You can do it!
This is a Very Good "how to" Video. Very specific. Thanks for this Video
Your technique is very useful especially for noob like me. Thanks !
Damnn!! Rich U make that look so easy and smooth Man!!...There was this 5 Foot drop I was about hit it but i just froze!!..So I hope with this Lesson I'm going to Hit it with Confidence.
Thanks for the lessons Rich !!!! Thumbs up and let's go!
Best wishes from Poland !!!
Yes Rich! Greeeaaaat follow up. Perfect explanation, application and most importantly execution. Sure there are many ways to do drops. But this one explained the way you did here is one of the better examples imo. Haters gonna hate though. Personally I'm not quite there yet but I'll do DTH this year. I'm very comfortable with drops the size of the middle drop there at the freestyle park at slaughter pen. A couple guys I rode with @ Coler here a couple weeks ago told me if you can do that middle drop, you can do DTH no prob.
I rolled to the front... And said maybe so... But not today lol
Jeff....Hope I don't sound like a blowhard know it all, but I was right where you were a few years back. If you're hitting that drop and landing it well every time without any "close calls," then you have the important part down, which is getting off the end, in control of your bike. It's EXACTLY the same technique, and the only difference is, you're in the air longer so you delay pitching the nose of the bike down to match the landing. That's literally the ONLY difference. Practice at the top of Schroen Train. It's roughly the same size as the middle drop at SP, BUT it has that "going off the end of the world" feeling similar to DTH. I spent a LOT of time on that one getting used to it, and I wanted to know I was going to land DTH 1K out of 1K tries before I did it. REPETITION...just like shooting a free throw, or hitting a golf ball. Muscle memory! When you feel you can do that one in your sleep, you're ready, and you'll go hit DTH with very little nerves, and you won't even need a tow in. NO NEED to rush it at all, and you'll know when you're ready. (One final tip...video yourself. Make sure your technique looks solid and in control) SEND IT!
@@willbros1499 blowhard? Whatever lol. That's exactly what I need to hear! I can stick the landing off that drop at the top of shroen train 10 outta 10 times. And yes, it absolutely has that edge of the world feel which makes it so intimidating. The diff between that drop and DTH is of course just the size of the gap. It's soooooo intimidating. I'll do it this year at some point. No question about it. Thanks for the vote of confidence ;)
@@jeffedmisten6576 ... When you feel comfortable enough and finally hit it, you will be SHOCKED at how slow you can go and never even come close to casing it. You're in the air enough longer with the added height, that your bike moves a lot further than you think.
Did you hit the drop at the bottom of Ozone before they re-worked it, and leveled the take off? Because if you did, that was more difficult than DTH, despite it being smaller, because of that funky rise on the rock take-off, and the right hander right as you land. I know you're thinking I'm nuts, but remember I said that when you finally do DTH, because it is so smooth and well built, that you won't be able to get back up there quick enough to do it again. ;-)
@@willbros1499 oh yeah I've come smashing down that rock garden and sent that bottom drop at shroen train countless times before they added the berm last year. But it's about like anything else as you progress, it got to the point it was just...easy lol. I know I already have the technique and skill set to hit DTH. Just gotta do like everybody else has done...hit it that first time and realize it's totally doable.
@@willbros1499 oops my bad.... You said that drop at the bottom of ozone. No... I have not sacked up for that one yet! But that's another one I feel like I def can do just gotta get over the hump.
Good video. You addressed most of the important points that were missed out in the last video. Now let's hope no budding trials riders watches your videos and thinks that this technique is actually applicable to whatever drops they are doing. Cuz that's the one minor point you forgot to mention, that there are drops you can't use a standard drop technique on.
This is so helpful, I can comfortably drop 1.5 feet now.. thanks
Now that's some Rich information 💰💰 ignore the negative comments brother, these vid. Drops yall are doing are far superior to most anything I've seen so far, keep it up man🙏🙏 and THANK YOU!
This just reaffirms my decision to register for your upcoming clinic in McKinney - thanks for all the great videos!
This video you addressed speed. That was the disconnect in your first video. Doing those larger drops without enough speed, 123 WILL end badly. A manual can save you at a slower speed. Slower still and only a pedal will save it (and appropriate gearing).
Thanks Rich. Hope someday be part of your ride series.
Great video I can’t drop those heights but I realise I use that technique although I wasn’t sure I was doing it correctly. Thanks I’ll keep working on it
Can't wait for my May 23rd trip if Covid doesn't kill it. This helps a lot for a new old guy to MTB.
Great video, and I appreciate the clarification! After watching the prior video, I too wondered how this technique would be applied to bigger drops (but being a South Mountain guy, and seeing the results of the Ride series on other riders, I knew there was a simple answer). With that said, I would still like to get a view of this technique applied to large drops to flat. I'm always a little sketched out landing that front wheel to flat first and tend to try to land both wheels at the same time. Maybe if you ever do a Misc techniques video you could include that. Thanks again!