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100% agree. Somehow new riders have been indoctrinated with the idea that touching their front brake will pitch them over the bars. You get 70% of your stopping power from your front brake.
I rely mostly on front brake, however recently I caught myself on one section of super steep trail afraid of my front brake. Felt like my bike was pointing straight down and dragged my rear wheel down it. I was mad at myself but still not sure if I did the wrong thing.
TheNinjonny if you were trying to slow down, id still use the front brake. Some things are so steep that you have to let off the brakes and fully commit to rolling it out with no brakes. As im sure you know, once your rear wheel starts skidding, its no longer slowing you down effectively. When it gets extremely steep, try not to lock your elbows. Keep them bent and lower your chin and core to keep weight over the front. It sounds counter-intuitive, but locking your elbows to get more behind the seat can unweight the front so much that the front tire can actually skid.
The More We Explore Im with you there, too steep or gnarly that no braking and good line choice is the right option. If its long enough selective braking almost like abs, on off as the terrain changes can work but you probably need to know or session to see whats best. Im used to motorbikes so front braking into your forks is natural however ppl coming perhaps from road bikes with no front compression, slick tyres and leaned over the front might not be so confident with the front brake. Doing endos on flat loose trail gives you alot of confidence before hitting dh. Phil does a good job regarding body position etc and the importance of practice sessions.
Thanks for taking the time to make these videos, with your busy school schedule. Between yourself, Seth and Alex I was convinced to build a DJ just to work on my skills. Thanks Phil, just know it’s appreciated.
Hi Phil, thanks for this great video, I really enjoyed it and some of the skidding stuff I'll certainly try. As for the pedal assisted front wheel lift, I have come to know this technique as "pedal kick", and use it to climb rock steps on trails, combined with other techniques to complete the climb. It involves the following: 1) It's easier if you start seated 2) Use low gear, but tune it so you get back wheel traction after your rear wheel climbs the step. 3) Advance slowly till you are close to the step, but far enough so that you can lift the front wheel over it, or at least part of it's height if it's not a straight up step. 4) Pedal with your strong foot, starting at the "12 Oclock" position so you start applying pressure right as you start the movement and use the full range of the down movement. 5) After your front wheel is on the top, move your weight up and forward to let the rear wheel climb the step. 6) Once you have the rear wheel up, either pedal to start moving and/or push forward on the handlebar. See this short example of my wife using this technique: th-cam.com/video/rfsbKRDUORE/w-d-xo.html I have a whole folder of videos from the same session showing both success and failure on this element. Watching it in slow-motion is a great way to understand the technique.
Thanks for the training, Phil. I just got my first mountain bike and am learning new skills after 50+ years of riding road bikes. Hope this old guy doesn't get hurt, even though I have a few times on the roads, but this time it won't be cars or trucks doing the hurting. Hehehe.
Phil thank you these skills are helping me conquer trails I never thought I could be able to ride. I have already seen improvements in my riding I am 13 and one 5 weeks into mountain biking thanks for all the help and great channel
i think phil skillz videos has evolved. and the points aim at some very fundamental but easily missed technique or details for seemingly obvious skill sets. a very good piece for the new and experienced
Another helpful vid. Thanks! I was already mentally crafting a comment to post along the lines of "Do mention that skidding on trails is a no-no" only for you to then make that very point! You cover all the bases - not just in this video but your other ones too. Thanks again and keep 'em coming! (BTW - It takes some getting used to seeing you in long pants and not shorts, LOL)
Great tips! It's easy to forget to practice these basic skills and just hit the trails! I myself could spend some time going over this stuff before my next trail ride!
Damn I think this is the most professional video on mtbing on the internet! Great job!! You should try to get a colorado trip in sometime! I’d love to see you on the trails out here, plus we don’t see Evils that often...
Great ideas for me to practice. Particularly finding that sweet spot of descending without skidding. Love that you can do these right around your house.
Yo phil I just subscribed because i've recently been watching some of your videos. I found your channel from Seths bike hacks and I've been loving your content. I very much appreciate youtubers who do what they love and who want others to benefit and learn from them. Keep riding man!
I've been riding for a while but I'm definitely going to try some of these out because they seem so beneficial. It's practicing the small stuff that you'll be doing throughout the course of a ride. Thanks!
WoooHoooo Phil video day!!!! I watch GMBN, Scotty, Brian, Alex and Seth religiously... When there is a Phil video I click it first like the other don't exist :) Nice to see you back at it.
Hey Phil, really great stuff my man and good to see some more footage and skills again, this is good to improve yourself during the winter and tomorrow looks promising with some sun and nice weather for a change so I'll be trying this out. I really hope your mom is doing okay. Keep up the good stuff!!!
Hi Phil. I appreciate the videos you make for us. Thanks! Some feedback i would like for you to consider. In this video there were a few times the text did not show long enough, e.g ~1:27. I am looking hard at your movements when a text in the corner is shown to us. Before I can change my focus, and read it all, the text is gone.
Great video! I'm starting again from basics with my riding skills, this is so I can learn proper technique when utilising these skills out on the trail. I've treated myself to a new full suspension to, which arrives next Tuesday. I can bunnyhop, endo, and a few others, I still can't manual or wheelie. So hopefully going back to basics will also teach me how to manual / wheelie
If you haven't already make sure you click the bell icon to get notified every time I post a new video! This year my aim is to post a new video every Monday morning!
Thanks for reminding me!
This Video Is So Useful
Oohhh yes now I might actually look forward to Monday’s
“While the technique may differ the technique will stay the same “
Skills with Phil
the yogi berra of MTB
Look at the bottom left at that exact moment when he says that
Lol
Oh
Abraham Lincoln was a really good mountain biker
PWDT4R he was a visionary!
It's all about the facial hair
I’m surprised how many people are constantly skidding on the steep stuff! Plenty of power in that front brake, just gotta feel it out.
You just want to trick others into washing out the front. I know you!
100% agree. Somehow new riders have been indoctrinated with the idea that touching their front brake will pitch them over the bars. You get 70% of your stopping power from your front brake.
I rely mostly on front brake, however recently I caught myself on one section of super steep trail afraid of my front brake. Felt like my bike was pointing straight down and dragged my rear wheel down it. I was mad at myself but still not sure if I did the wrong thing.
TheNinjonny if you were trying to slow down, id still use the front brake. Some things are so steep that you have to let off the brakes and fully commit to rolling it out with no brakes. As im sure you know, once your rear wheel starts skidding, its no longer slowing you down effectively.
When it gets extremely steep, try not to lock your elbows. Keep them bent and lower your chin and core to keep weight over the front. It sounds counter-intuitive, but locking your elbows to get more behind the seat can unweight the front so much that the front tire can actually skid.
The More We Explore Im with you there, too steep or gnarly that no braking and good line choice is the right option. If its long enough selective braking almost like abs, on off as the terrain changes can work but you probably need to know or session to see whats best. Im used to motorbikes so front braking into your forks is natural however ppl coming perhaps from road bikes with no front compression, slick tyres and leaned over the front might not be so confident with the front brake. Doing endos on flat loose trail gives you alot of confidence before hitting dh. Phil does a good job regarding body position etc and the importance of practice sessions.
U should practice skids on Seth's lawn!!😆
Mr. Potato head I'm sure he won't mind 😂
Or even better, on the trail he built at the back of the house :D
Just watch for Drama crap. 🐶🐕💩💩💩💩💩💩💩
Lol he be pissed throwing rocks armed with his whose 😂
@@AlexDutyBMXMTB oh no
Thanks for taking the time to make these videos, with your busy school schedule. Between yourself, Seth and Alex I was convinced to build a DJ just to work on my skills. Thanks Phil, just know it’s appreciated.
Patrol Shreddin. I second that. KEEP IT UP!!!!!! 🤘
COOL NEW LOGO!!!!!
What he said!
That somewhat good animating 🤣 3:08
Great tips and really good job explaining the drills in an easy to understand way!
Thanks WWC!
Hi Phil, thanks for this great video, I really enjoyed it and some of the skidding stuff I'll certainly try.
As for the pedal assisted front wheel lift, I have come to know this technique as "pedal kick", and use it to climb rock steps on trails, combined with other techniques to complete the climb. It involves the following:
1) It's easier if you start seated
2) Use low gear, but tune it so you get back wheel traction after your rear wheel climbs the step.
3) Advance slowly till you are close to the step, but far enough so that you can lift the front wheel over it, or at least part of it's height if it's not a straight up step.
4) Pedal with your strong foot, starting at the "12 Oclock" position so you start applying pressure right as you start the movement and use the full range of the down movement.
5) After your front wheel is on the top, move your weight up and forward to let the rear wheel climb the step.
6) Once you have the rear wheel up, either pedal to start moving and/or push forward on the handlebar.
See this short example of my wife using this technique:
th-cam.com/video/rfsbKRDUORE/w-d-xo.html
I have a whole folder of videos from the same session showing both success and failure on this element. Watching it in slow-motion is a great way to understand the technique.
Another level up on the quality. You're crushing it lately. Great stuff as always, thanks.
Thanks for the training, Phil. I just got my first mountain bike and am learning new skills after 50+ years of riding road bikes. Hope this old guy doesn't get hurt, even though I have a few times on the roads, but this time it won't be cars or trucks doing the hurting. Hehehe.
These are some of the best and most important skill drills ive seen. Great work phil.
I’m really a fan of short videos! There is a lot of indulgent mtb footage out there ! And one can lose contact with the outside world watching it. 🤘
Phil thank you these skills are helping me conquer trails I never thought I could be able to ride. I have already seen improvements in my riding I am 13 and one 5 weeks into mountain biking thanks for all the help and great channel
Out of most of the mtb vids over the net, I find your videos most enjoyable.
Keep up the good work dude. Helping riders around the world!!!
I love these videos. Perfect for a newbie like me. Thanks Phil!
i think phil skillz videos has evolved. and the points aim at some very fundamental but easily missed technique or details for seemingly obvious skill sets. a very good piece for the new and experienced
Looks like someone is upping their production game, looks great! Content is great as usual of course.
Another helpful vid. Thanks! I was already mentally crafting a comment to post along the lines of "Do mention that skidding on trails is a no-no" only for you to then make that very point! You cover all the bases - not just in this video but your other ones too. Thanks again and keep 'em coming! (BTW - It takes some getting used to seeing you in long pants and not shorts, LOL)
Awesome, I know some of these skills and some that I got to learn, thanks!
Glad to have you back Phil!
Great tips! It's easy to forget to practice these basic skills and just hit the trails! I myself could spend some time going over this stuff before my next trail ride!
Damn I think this is the most professional video on mtbing on the internet! Great job!! You should try to get a colorado trip in sometime! I’d love to see you on the trails out here, plus we don’t see Evils that often...
Hi just noticed you live in Colorado can you tell me some good trails to visit I'm pretty much a beginner thank you
what is an Evil?
Great video and straight to the point ! Love it keep it up
Really awesome man! Thanks for the help
Great ideas for me to practice. Particularly finding that sweet spot of descending without skidding. Love that you can do these right around your house.
I used all of these at gunstock m.t. And worked like magic made the ride so much more fun and enjoyable
Great video, thanks for good tips that you can practice when you have a day off the trails! Will try theese out!
He’s back All is right with MTB world again thank you Phil I appreciate your time to help me get better
The intro is awesome! So much handlebar!!! Great video too.
Thanks Phil! You've just motivate me to go out, get on my bike and practice these skills!
Thanks man good video .
Good video, I re-preform all these skills on any new bike I get on, even though I'm not a begginer it helps to get a good feel for the bike.
You always have the best skill breakdowns. Love it man!
Yo phil I just subscribed because i've recently been watching some of your videos. I found your channel from Seths bike hacks and I've been loving your content. I very much appreciate youtubers who do what they love and who want others to benefit and learn from them. Keep riding man!
Hey thanks for the kind words, helping others is just my way of giving back. Welcome to the channel :)
Good advice to ride the bike. I like very much to watch mountain bike videos. Good job and keep doing it. I am Luiz from Brazil. Thank you again.
LOVE THIS SHIZZLE!!!! KEEP SENDING OUT THE GOOD VIDS AND VIBES BRO!!!!!!
I've been riding for a while but I'm definitely going to try some of these out because they seem so beneficial. It's practicing the small stuff that you'll be doing throughout the course of a ride. Thanks!
Love seeing your videos! Glad your back!
Thank's. Nice video and great edit as usual.
I know the perfect place to practice these drills. Thanks for the challenge!
Glad to see your back. Love the old school skill skits.
Alot to learn. Thanks phil
WoooHoooo Phil video day!!!! I watch GMBN, Scotty, Brian, Alex and Seth religiously... When there is a Phil video I click it first like the other don't exist :)
Nice to see you back at it.
Wow the special effect of going over bars was amazing!!!
Me: Soo, does the technique differ
from bike to bike?
Phil: Well yes, but actually no
So much good stuff here. Like any sport, the fundamentals are so important when improving your skills. Nice video, Phil!
Hey Phil, really great stuff my man and good to see some more footage and skills again, this is good to improve yourself during the winter and tomorrow looks promising with some sun and nice weather for a change so I'll be trying this out. I really hope your mom is doing okay. Keep up the good stuff!!!
Great to see you back, I hope college is going well, take care
Good to see you back at it Sir!!!
Great video. The games with the drills is such a good way to keep it fun.
Thank you Mr Phil! So glad to see you on track 👍
Missed ya Phil! It's good to see another classic video
Nice to have you back Phil! College must have been busy You need to start playing hockey because of ur flow
HockeyMan4561 start? I played hockey throughout my youth and high school. :P
Hahaha good for you
Great content Phil! This is really practical and useful!!!
Great stuff!!! I'm in Kuwait and not home in Asheville so I've been doing some of these already to hone my skills for when I get home.
Plenty of place to practice the skid with all this snow!! Nice job!
Thanks Phil!
Awesome video. Thanks for the advice.
Very useful. Thanks for the tips ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍
Awesome video! Love it!!
Great video! Just what I needed with the current weather the northeast is having
Very helpful! Thanks for the vid!
Keep up the cool videos u inspired me to MTB and build trail around my town with my friends and other people 👍
Love all your educational videos Phil! Helps so much in a trail and can def prevent anyone from injury or even death!!
Well explained skills but also... Good examples. Thanks!!
Hi Phil. I appreciate the videos you make for us. Thanks!
Some feedback i would like for you to consider. In this video there were a few times the text did not show long enough, e.g ~1:27. I am looking hard at your movements when a text in the corner is shown to us. Before I can change my focus, and read it all, the text is gone.
Thank you Dude! Super informative!
Thank you, for another great video!!!
Thanks Phil! Always learn something new from your videos.
a skills with phil video is ALWAYS a thrill with phil.
Great video! I'm starting again from basics with my riding skills, this is so I can learn proper technique when utilising these skills out on the trail. I've treated myself to a new full suspension to, which arrives next Tuesday. I can bunnyhop, endo, and a few others, I still can't manual or wheelie. So hopefully going back to basics will also teach me how to manual / wheelie
nicely done phil...keep it up !
Great work Phil keep it up. I’d add track stands but I think you’ve talked about them in other vids.
2Wheel Bros i agree and you are also correct. Track stands were in my last video on beginner skills video th-cam.com/video/1UuqWeJqOTk/w-d-xo.html
Phil congrats your channel had really grown since I subbed!!!
Good to see you. Very good video, will do it later in the day
Thx more please...Balance and technique at beginner leveel a must.before attempting pro rider skillz..Welcome back to u tube world Phil
Loved it😁😁😁 Keep it coming
EXCELLENT...love your special effects.
Awesome tutorial✔💥💥
thanks Phil iv learned so much
Also, very good skill drills to practice with a kid who's getting into MTB. Thanks!
Amazing, exactly what i was looking for basic but essential
Another banger from the master.
Love that logo!
Thx For The Skills
phil you are the man! watched video of you absolutely slaying Killington. Come ride this summer man!
Looks like Western NC.
Fun video, good information. Thank you
Phil, no rivals your tutorial videos. Keep it up!
cheers fella, good show!
Keep it up phil 👍🏽
very very very useful..... thx!
Great vid. Thanks.
Dude that otb amimation was sooo cool.
Great video Phil :D
Good to see new videos. Hope your mom's doing good.
Excellent tips!
Nice video, very useful
Phill, lots of great information man, im a beginner so appreciate you sharing this video!